The drug "Ascorbic acid" is a drug belonging to the category of synthetic vitamins. By itself, the substance in its natural form is found in almost all plant products: cabbage, rose hips, citrus fruits, berries, needles.
In addition, ascorbic acid is also included in animal food, but in a relatively small amount. Synthetic preparation "Ascorbic acid" (dragee) (instruction for use explains) is produced for medical purposes. They also produce such forms of medication as powder, tablets. There are varieties for children, adult patients. Ascorbic acid is supplemented with glucose, ritin, and is included in the composition of vitamin complexes. The tool is also made in ampoules for parenteral use.
Pharmacological properties
Due to its antioxidant, restorative properties, the drug "Ascorbic acid" (dragee) is popular. Instructions for use says that the tool takes part in carbohydrate metabolism, restores tissues,affects blood clotting, affects the formation of steroid hormones. Thanks to the vitamin, collagen is formed, capillary permeability is normalized. In the body, ascorbic acid is not synthesized, but comes only with food. The absence or deficiency of an element can lead to beriberi or hypovitaminosis. The daily amount of a substance for adults should be about 100 mg, the children's norm depends on gender and age (20-80 mg).
Indications for use
Drug "Ascorbic acid" (drops) instructions for use for therapeutic purposes recommends taking, if necessary, additional intake of the vitamin in the body. Its use is justified in such pathologies as scurvy, various etiologies of bleeding, hemorrhagic diathesis, nephropathy in pregnant women, and liver disease. The drug is prescribed for intoxication, dystrophy, fractures, infectious diseases, poorly healing wounds. The tool helps to improve fat metabolism in atherosclerosis. Together with glucose, the drug is indicated for people experiencing great physical or mental stress, pregnant and lactating mothers.
Medicine "Ascorbic acid" (drops): how to take
The drug is taken orally, injected into a vein or muscle.
In order to prevent the drug is taken in an amount of up to 1 gram per day. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, 300 mg of the drug should be used for two weeks."Ascorbic acid" (dragee). Instructions for use in the future prescribe to switch to taking 100 mg of the drug throughout the entire period of feeding or bearing a child. This is necessary for the prevention of hypovitaminosis. For the same purposes, children are advised to take 25 mg of the drug three times a day. For medicinal purposes, adults should use up to 100 mg of the drug at a time. Take up to five times a day. Children are prescribed 50 to 100 mg three times a day.
Medication "Ascorbic acid" (dragee): price
The cost of the medicine is about 18 rubles.
