Or-C 250 mg (Chewable Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 1.31

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Vitamin c ascorbic acid
Company	Orbit pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Prevents & treats scurvy
Helps in healing wounds & broken bones
Helps to form collagen in connective tissues
Aids in iron absorption & helps to treat anemia
Contributes in production of hemoglobin & red blood cell in bone marrow
Aids in preventing many types of viral and bacterial infections
Aids in the treatment & prevention of the common cold
Promotes healthy capillaries, gums & teeth

Pharmacology

Essential nutrient for tissue growth & repair
Adrenal gland function
Enhanced immunity & healthy gums
Antioxidant for protection against pollution & infection
Coenzyme necessary for wound healing & drug metabolism
Supports healthy hair & skin
Strengthens the immune system

Dosage & Administration

Oral tablet administration
Oral sachet administration
Parenteral administration
Max safe dose is 2000 mg daily in divided doses
Maximum dose with parenteral administration is 6 g for normal adults

Interaction

Incompatible interactions with specific medications
Useful interaction with paracetamol and iron absorption

Side Effects

Little toxicity
Mega-doses may cause diarrhea and abdominal bloating
Harmful iron over-absorption in certain conditions
Potential hyperoxaluria and hyperuricosuria
Risk of hemolysis in patients with glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Higher doses may lead to fetal abortion in pregnant women

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe in normal doses for pregnant women
High daily intake may cause abortion
Safe during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

Megadose ingestion during pregnancy can result in neonatal scurvy
Contraindicated for patients with hyperoxaluria
Reactive substance in redox system affecting certain analytical tests

Therapeutic Class

Vitamin-C Preparations

Storage Conditions

Should be stored in a dry place below 30˚C

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