Ascorbic acid is the name of the popular vitamin C. It is involved in many processes in the human body, therefore it is recommended to use it for various diseases and for the prevention of such. Its main feature is a beneficial effect on immunity, which protects us from all sorts of ailments. It has been proven that consuming vitamin C during colds or flu reduces the risk of complications that often affect the bronchi and lungs. Therefore, it is recommended to consume a sufficient amount of fruit containing it.
But not always in this way you can completely make up for the flaw. Indeed, in the body this vitamin does not accumulate. And then ascorbic acid comes to the rescue. For medical purposes, it is obtained synthetically. It has a very high concentration of vitamin C, so you do not have to eat a kilogram of oranges in one sitting, but it will be enough to take a vitamin.
Ascorbic acid - instructions for use
Pharmacological group - vitamin-like products, vitamins.
Ascorbic acid - composition: vitamin C.
Method of release: dragee, powder.
Composition of dragees: 0.05 g of ascorbic acid. Additional substances - sugar, sunflower oil, talc, wax, starch syrup, yellow dye, aromatic essence.
Powder composition: 2.5 g of ascorbic acid. Crystalline white powder with a sour taste, odorless. No excipients.
Ascorbic acid - instructions for use: indications
Vitamin C deficiency, hypovitaminosis, vitamin deficiency.
Pulmonary, nasal, uterine, hepatic and other bleeding.
Intoxications, infectious diseases.
Various liver diseases.
Poor healing of wounds, ulcers, fractures, burns and other injuries.
Recovery of the body with increased physical and mental stress.
The period of intensive development of the body, breastfeeding and pregnancy.
It is recommended to use ascorbic acid during various illnesses, stresses. As an additional tool, it is used in so many cases.
Without a doctor’s special purpose, the drug is recommended for tooth loss, gum bleeding, hair loss, excessive dry skin, general pain, irritability, weakness and depression.
Ascorbic acid - use and dosage
It is assigned depending on the specific purpose. The necessary daily amount of this vitamin is taken as the basis. For adults it is 70-100 mg, for children from six months to a year - 20 mg, from one to one and a half years - 35 mg, from one and a half to two years - 40 mg, from three to four years - 45 mg, from five to ten years - 50 mg, from eleven to thirteen years - 60 mg, from 14 to 17 years - 70-80 mg. Therapeutic doses for children - from 50 to 100 mg two or three times during the day.
In the treatment of serious diseases, it is administered intravenously under the supervision of a physician.
Ascorbic acid - instructions for use: contraindications
It practically does not have such, as it is pure vitamin C.
Caution is recommended in case of individual sensitivity to the components of the drug, thrombophlebitis, and diabetes. And also with renal failure, leukemia, anemia, progressive malignant diseases.
During pregnancy, you should consult your doctor about the best dosage.
Ascorbic acid - instructions for use: side effects:
Diarrhea, headache, nausea, high irritability of the central nervous system, high blood pressure, allergic reactions, sensation of heat, hypervitaminosis.
Most side effects occur while taking too large doses of the drug. If you notice these symptoms, consult your doctor for advice.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The minimum need for these periods is 60-80 mg per day. However, you should not exceed the recommended daily dose, as this may affect the condition of the fetus.