Vitamin C 1000mg OPC effervescent tablets treat Scorbut disease and bleeding due to vitamin C (10 tablets) deficiency

Dosage form Effervescent tablet
Specifications Box of 10 tablets
Ingredient Vitamin C

Ingredient

Composition information	Content
Vitamin C	1000mg

Uses

Indications

Vitamin C - OPC indicated the treatment of scorbut disease and bleeding due to vitamin C deficiency.

Pharmacokology

Vitamin C is necessary to synthesize collagen and components of connective tissue, capable of reducing in many oxidation - reduction biological reactions, participating as a reducing agent in the metabolic enzyme system with cytochrom P450. Some biological functions of vitamin C have been clearly defined include: collagen biosynthesis, carnitin, catecholamine, tyrosin, corticosteroids and aldosteron.

Vitamin C also regulates absorption, transportation and reserves of iron and is an effective antioxidant protection. There are several evidence of vitamin C that can synthesize prostaglandin for bronchiectasis, vasodilator and anticoagulant, the ability to convert folic acid into folinic acid, convert carbohydrates, synthesize lipids, proteins, resist bacteria and cell respiration.

Deficiency of vitamin C leads to scorbut disease, very rare in adults, but can be seen in young children, alcoholic or elderly. Deficiency in symptoms of bleeding easily (small blood vessels, gums), fragile capillaries, anemia, cartilage and bone damage, slowly seamless wounds. Use vitamin C completely losing the above symptoms.

Pharmacokinetics

absorption

Vitamin C is easily absorbed after drinking. Absorbing vitamin C in the stomach - intestines may be reduced in humans, diarrhea or gastric disease.

Distribution

Vitamin C widely allocated in body tissues. About 25% of vitamin C in plasma combined with protein. Ascorbic acid passes the placenta and is distributed in breast milk.

Metabolism

Vitamin C oxygen - chemical reversible into dehydroorscorbic acid. A little vitamin C converted into non -activity compounds including ascorbic acid - 2 - sulfate and oxalic acid.

Elimination

The metabolites of vitamin C are excreted in urine.

The amount of vitamin C in excess of the body's requirements is also quickly excreted in the urine in the form of unchanged.

Before taking Vitamin C 1000mg OPC effervescent tablets treat Scorbut disease and bleeding due to vitamin C (10 tablets) deficiency

How to use

Dissolve the pill in half a glass of water. Adults take 1 capsule at 1 time, 1 time.

Dosage

recommended dose:

Adults: 500 mg - 1000mg/day.

Children 6-15 years old: Half adult dose.

What to do when overdose? Diuretic by infusion may work after a large dose.

What to do when you forget a dose? However, if close to the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the time as planned.

Note that it should not be used double the prescribed dose.

Side Effects

Increase oxalate - urinary, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal spasms, fatigue, redness, headache , insomnia , and sleepiness.

Anemia, hemolytic, redness, heart failure, faint, dizziness , headache , fatigue, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, rib pain.

Instructions on how to handle ADR

When experiencing side effects of the drug, it is necessary to stop using and notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

Contraindicated

Vitamin C - OPC 1000mg contraindicated drug in the following cases:

People with glucose deficiency - 6 - Phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) (risk of hemolytic anemia), a history of kidney stones , oxalate oxalate and oxalate metabolism (increased risk of kidney stones), thalassemia disease (increased risk of iron absorption).

Patients with hypersensitivity to any ingredients of the drug.

Be cautious when using

Caution when using high doses, prolonged for pregnant women.

When using a diet, use less or not use sodium salts, pay attention to each 1000mg vitamin C tablet contains about 308mg sodium.

The ability to drive and operate machinery

does not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.

Pregnancy

Be cautious when used for pregnant women due to high -dose vitamin C (1000 mg) -doses that can increase the demand for vitamin C and lead to scorbut disease in infants.

The period of breastfeeding

Vitamin C distributed in breast milk, the daily dose of 1 g vitamin C for 10 days can cause vitamin C levels in breast milk tripled. Precautions when used for breastfeeding women.

Drug interactions

Unused vitamin C with elemental iron, aspirin, fluhenazin, vitamin B12, selenium.

Because vitamin C is a strong reducing agent, it affects many tests based on oxidation - reduction reaction.

Storage

The cool dry place, temperatures below 30 ° C. Close the lid immediately after use.

To be out of reach of children.

Read the user manual carefully before use.

If you need more information, please consult your doctor.

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