C-Retard 500 mg 10 capsules
Composition
Each capsule contains
Ascorbic acid 500 mg.
Auxiliary components
Biovax, microcrystalline cellulose, acid stearate.
Properties
Vitamin C. Ascorbic acid is necessary for the formation of intracellular collagen, it is required to strengthen the structure of teeth, bones and capillary walls. Participates in redox reactions, tyrosine metabolism, the conversion of folic acid to folinic acid, carbohydrate metabolism, lipid and protein synthesis, iron metabolism, cellular respiration, activates the synthesis of steroid hormones. Reduces the need for vitamins Bl, B2, A, E, folic acid, pantothenic acid, increases the body’s resistance to infections; improves the absorption of iron, contributing to its deposition in a reduced form. It has antioxidant properties.
Indications
For systemic use: prevention and treatment of vitamin C hypo- and avitaminosis; ensuring the body’s increased need for vitamin C during the period of growth, during pregnancy, lactation, with heavy loads, overwork, during the period of convalescence after long-term serious illnesses; in winter, with an increased risk of developing infectious diseases.
Method of administration and dosage
Adults and children over 12 years old
The recommended dose is 1-2 capsules 1 time per day.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to ascorbic acid.
Precautions
Use with caution in patients with hyperoxaluria, impaired renal function, a history of indications of urolithiasis.
Since ascorbic acid increases the absorption of iron, its use in high doses can be dangerous in
patients with hemochromatosis, thalassemia, polycythemia, leukemia and sideroblastic anemia.
In patients with a high iron content in the body, ascorbic acid should be used in minimal doses.
Use with caution in patients with glucose-6phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
The use of ascorbic acid in high doses can exacerbate sickle cell anemia.
Side effects
From the side of the central nervous system: headache, fatigue, insomnia.
From the digestive system: stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting.
Allergic reactions: isolated cases of skin reactions and manifestations from the respiratory system are described.
From the urinary system: when used in high doses – hyperoxaluria and the formation of
kidney stones from calcium oxalate.
Storage method
At a temperature not exceeding 30 C. In a dry place.
Packaging
The cardboard box holds a blister of 10 capsules.