Ascorutin is a drug based on vitamins P and C, known for their positive effect on blood vessels. Against the background of the use of the drug, the vascular walls strengthen, their permeability decreases, edema and bleeding are prevented. Quite often, experts recommend taking Ascorutin during peak periods of viral epidemics. In the article, we will consider the indications for the use of Ascorutin, its side effects, as well as drugs that can replace this medication.
Pharmacological forms
According to the instructions to Ascorutin, the drug is available in a single pharmacological form. These are tablets intended for resorption. Tablets are packaged in blisters, each package can accommodate 30 or 50 tablets. The drug has a very low cost, so with it you can supplement the therapy of many pathological conditions. It is allowed to be used in therapy not only for adult patients, but also for children from 3 years old, pregnant women.
Composition, description
Ascorutin tablets are a vitamin complex with radioprotective and antioxidant properties. Against the background of the use of the medication, immune defense is stimulated, the severity of inflammatory processes decreases, and recovery and oxidation processes are activated.
According to the instructions for use, Ascorutin is able to accelerate the processes of metabolism and tissue healing, strengthen blood vessels and capillaries, take part in a large number of biological processes. The medication is often used as an element of the complex therapy of various diseases. Therefore, it is customary to attribute Ascorutin to medicines with a wide spectrum of effects.
He has a large number of positive reviews. Many patients note that the use of the medication allowed to accelerate the recovery period, improved laboratory blood characteristics. The drug has the ability to strengthen blood vessels, lead to a normal level of trophic skin integument.
Ascorutin contains two active components - ascorbic acid and rutin. Such a combination of components allows you to enhance the effect of the drug, to cope with many unwanted conditions of the body and diseases. Each tablet of the drug contains 0.05 grams of rutin and such an amount of ascorbic acid.
Pharmacological group
Thanks to the combined composition of Ascorutin, against the background of its use, a positive effect is developing on the functioning of human systems and organs. Ascorbic acid is able to enhance immunity, promote cell restoration, protect them from destruction under the influence of various factors. In addition, vitamin C is able to fight bacterial and viral infections, reduce the risk of infection, accelerate recovery. Under the influence of the routine present in the preparation, inflammatory foci are suppressed and destroyed, the internal organs are cleansed of toxic substances, blood pressure is normalized, and the rheological properties of blood are improved. The combined effect of two vitamins, which are the main medical device, improves the course of oxidative and reduction processes, carbohydrate metabolism, and the production of steroid hormones.
Ascorutin has the ability to participate in the formation of connective tissue, strengthen capillaries, and promote the elimination of toxins and toxins from the body. Specialists from various medical fields often recommend the use of the drug in complex therapy, since Ascorutin is time-tested and has a positive effect on the activity of the whole organism.
Indications for use of Ascorutin
This drug can be supplemented with the main therapy of various diseases. However, before using it, it is important to carefully read the instructions.
Ascorutin is often recommended for adult patients in the treatment of the following pathological conditions and diseases:
- Menstruation accompanied by excessively heavy bleeding.
- Frequent nosebleeds.
- Diseases of an infectious nature.
- Flu Prevention
- Frequent colds.
- Combined therapy of varicose veins.
- Hemorrhagic vasculitis.
- Capillarotoxicosis.
- Rosacea
However, the area of use of the drug is not limited to these diseases, it can also be used for other pathologies.
Why are Ascorutin prescribed for children?
For babies, it can be prescribed from 3 years old if the following diseases or conditions are present:
- Avitaminosis.
- Diathesis of hemorrhagic nature.
- Diseases that are associated with impaired vascular permeability.
- Prevention and treatment of nosebleeds.
- Prevention of colds and flu.
In addition, the drug can be used for other diseases of the child's body.
The list of indications for the use of Ascorutin is quite extensive.
It can be used by pregnant women, but only in the last trimester of pregnancy. If there is an urgent need, Ascorutin is allowed for use in the second trimester. The main indications for its use in these cases are: varicose veins, influenza, and the prevention of colds. Taking into account the individual characteristics of the body of a woman carrying a child, the drug can be prescribed by a doctor, who will foresee the likely consequences of such an appointment for the fetus and mother.
Ascorutin also has contraindications.
Contraindications
The vitamin complex should not be used in the following situations:
- In the lactation period.
- In the presence of formations of kidney stones.
- With thrombophlebitis.
- With diabetes.
- For children under 3 years.
- During pregnancy (in the first trimester).
- In the presence of hypersensitivity to any of the components available in the composition of the drug.
Using
The instructions for use of the medication contain information on standard recommended doses, which should be followed if there are no specialist appointments.
Adult patients are shown three times a day for up to 2 tablets. Therapy can last up to 10 days. If necessary, the course of treatment can be repeated, but it is necessary to maintain a three-week break after the end of the first course.
Children from 3 years of age, "Ascorutin" is shown a single tablet per day. If necessary, the frequency of use can be increased up to 2 times. When treating adolescents, the recommended doses for adult patients should be used.
If a specialist recommended the use of Ascorutin during pregnancy, then 1 tablet should be used twice a day. The total duration of therapy should last no more than 10 days.
Side effects of Ascorutin
Most often, the medication is well tolerated by patients, but in rare cases, negative effects can develop. Among them:
- Sleep disturbance.
- Hyperactivity.
- Cramping in the stomach.
- Discomfort in the abdomen.
- Pain in the head.
- Nausea.
- Skin rash.
If these negative symptoms occur, the patient should consult a doctor. Probably, he will advise to reduce the dose or completely stop taking the drug due to side effects of Ascorutin.
Interaction with other medicines
The drug is a vitamin preparation and may be included in therapy involving the use of other drugs. The properties of Ascorutin are reduced if it is used in parallel with aspirin preparations and oral contraceptives. It interacts quite well with other medicines, including antihistamines, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic ones.
Special instructions for use
Despite the fact that Ascorutin is a vitamin, it should be prescribed only by a doctor.
When using the drug as a prophylactic, it is important to first verify that there are no contraindications to its use.
Pregnant patients and children are strictly forbidden to use the drug without the consent of a doctor.
You should not take the drug for patients with diabetes mellitus and having kidney pathologies.
The drug has been present on the pharmacological market for a long time, but so far has not lost popularity. It is often used for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes in various diseases. It is important to realize that with Ascorutin tablets you can only supplement the main therapy, the drug cannot act as the main treatment.
Overdose
If the patient exceeds the recommended dose, an overdose of Ascorutin is not excluded, which is expressed by the development of the following symptoms:
- Headaches.
- Skin reactions.
- Vomiting.
- Violations of the stool.
- Nausea.
If symptoms of an overdose occur, it is important to immediately take activated charcoal or another sorbent and consult a doctor.
The price of the product is quite affordable and averages 35 rubles per package.
Let’s see if Askorutin has analogues.
Analogs
If necessary, the medication can be replaced with a similar remedy.
The most popular drugs are:
- "Decamevite." It is a vitamin complex of domestic production. It contains ascorbic acid and rutoside. The manufacturer produces it in tablet form, it is indicated for use if there is an increased need for vitamins.
- Glutamevit is an analogue of Ascorutin, which is based on rutoside and ascorbic acid. The manufacturer produces in tablet form, it is recommended for use with vitamin deficiency and hypovitaminosis. Pregnant women and nursing babies breast milk is contraindicated.
- Rutascorbin. It is a capillary stabilizing drug. Active components are similar to those of Ascorutin. The manufacturer produces in tablet form, is allowed for use in children from 3 years.
Reviews
There are many positive reviews about the experience of using Ascorutin for children. The drug is effective in the prevention of influenza and colds. Against the background of its use, nosebleeds stop.
Such advantages of the drug as its availability, affordable price, high efficiency, the possibility of combining with other medicines, a small number of contraindications are separately noted. The only drawback of the drug is considered that against the background of its use, skin allergic reactions often develop.
It is important to remember that the doctor should prescribe the drug.
We reviewed the indications for the use of Ascorutin.