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Vitamin C is essential for the formation of intracellular collagen, is required to strengthen the structure of teeth, bones, and the capillary walls. Vitamin C participates in redox reactions, the metabolism of tyrosine, converting folic acid into folinic acid, metabolism of carbohydrates, the synthesis of lipids and proteins, iron metabolism, processes of cellular respiration. Reduces the need for vitamins B1, B2, A, E, folic acid, pantothenic acid, enhances the body's resistance to infections; enhances iron absorption, contributing to its sequestration in reduced form. Vitamin C has antioxidant properties.
With intravaginal application of Vitamin C lowers the vaginal pH, inhibiting the growth of bacteria and helps to restore and maintain normal pH and vaginal flora (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus gasseri).
After oral administration Vitamin C is completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Widely distributed in body tissues.
The concentration of Vitamin C in blood plasma in normal amounts to approximately 10-20 mg / ml.
The concentration of Vitamin C in white blood cells and platelets is higher than in erythrocytes and plasma. When deficient state of concentration in leucocytes is reduced later and more slowly and is regarded as the best criterion for evaluating the deficit than the concentration in plasma.
Plasma protein binding is about 25%.
Vitamin C is reversibly oxidized to form dehydroascorbic acid, is metabolized with the formation of ascorbate-2-sulphate which is inactive and oxalic acid which is excreted in the urine.
Vitamin C taken in excessive quantities is rapidly excreted unchanged in urine, it usually happens when exceeding a daily dose is 200 mg.
For systemic use of Vitamin C RiteMED Phils: prevention and treatment of hypo- and avitaminosis of vitamin C; providing increased need for vitamin C during growth, pregnancy, lactation, with heavy loads, fatigue and during recovery after prolonged severe illness; in winter with an increased risk of infectious diseases.
For intravaginal use: chronic or recurrent vaginitis caused by the anaerobic flora (due to changes in pH of the vagina) in order to normalize disturbed vaginal microflora.
This medication administered orally, IM, IV, intravaginally.
For the prevention of deficiency conditions Vitamin C dose is 25-75 mg / day, for the treatment - 250 mg / day or more in divided doses.
For intravaginal used Vitamin C drugs in appropriate dosage forms.
CNS: headache, fatigue, insomnia.
Digestive system: stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting.
Allergic reaction: describes a few cases of skin reactions and manifestations of the respiratory system.
Urinary system: when used in high doses - hyperoxaluria and the formation of kidney stones of calcium oxalate.
Local reactions: with intravaginal application - a burning or itching in the vagina, increased mucous discharge, redness, swelling of the vulva. Other: sensation of heat.
Increased sensitivity to Vitamin C.
The minimum daily requirement of Vitamin C in the II and III trimester of pregnancy is about 60 mg.
Vitamin C crosses the placental barrier. It should be borne in mind that the fetus can adapt to high doses of Vitamin C, which takes a pregnant woman, and then a newborn baby may develop the ascorbic disease as the reaction of cancel. Therefore, during pregnancy should not to take Vitamin C in high doses, except in cases where the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk.
The minimum daily requirement during lactation is 80 mg. Vitamin C is excreted in breast milk. A mother's diet that contains adequate amounts of Vitamin C, is sufficient to prevent deficiency in an infant. It is unknown whether dangerous to the child's mother use of Vitamin C in high doses. Theoretically it is possible. Therefore, it is recommended not to exceed the maximum daily nursing mother needs to Vitamin C, except when the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk.
Vitamin C is used with caution in patients with hyperoxaluria, renal impairment, a history of instructions on urolithiasis. Because Vitamin C increases iron absorption, its use in high doses can be dangerous in patients with hemochromatosis, thalassemia, polycythemia, leukemia, and sideroblastic anemia.
Patients with high content body iron should apply Vitamin C in minimal doses.
Vitamin C is used with caution in patients with deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.
The use of Vitamin C in high doses can cause exacerbation of sickle cell anemia.
Data on the diabetogenic action of Vitamin C are contradictory. However, prolonged use of Vitamin C should periodically monitor your blood glucose levels.
It is believed that the use of Vitamin C in patients with rapidly proliferating and widely disseminated tumors may worsen during the process. It should therefore be used with caution in Vitamin C in patients with advanced cancer.
Absorption of Vitamin C decreased while use of fresh fruit or vegetable juices, alkaline drinking.
In an application with barbiturates, primidone increases the excretion of Vitamin C in the urine.
With the simultaneous use of oral contraceptives reduces the concentration of Vitamin C in blood plasma.
In an application of Vitamin C with iron preparations Vitamin C, due to its regenerative properties, transforms ferric iron in the bivalent, which improves its absorption.
Vitamin C in high doses can decrease urine pH that while the application reduces the tubular reabsorption of amphetamine and tricyclic antidepressants.
With the simultaneous use of aspirin reduces the absorption of Vitamin C by about a third.
Vitamin C in an application with warfarin may decrease effects of warfarin.
With the simultaneous application of Vitamin C increases the excretion of iron in patients receiving deferoxamine. In the application of Vitamin C at a dose of 500 mg / day possibly left ventricular dysfunction.
In an application with tetracycline is increased excretion of Vitamin C in the urine.
There is a described case of reducing the concentration of fluphenazine in plasma in patients treated with Vitamin C 500 mg 2 times / day.
May increase the concentration of ethinyl estradiol in the blood plasma in its simultaneous application in the oral contraceptives.
Symptoms: long-term use of large doses (more than 1 g) - headache, increased CNS excitability, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastritis giperatsidnyh, ultseratsiya gastrointestinal mucosa, inhibition of the function insular apparatus of the pancreas (hyperglycemia, glycosuria), hyperoxaluria, nephrolithiasis (calcium oxalate), damage to the glomerular apparatus of the kidneys, moderate thamuria (when receiving a dose of 600 mg / day).
Decrease capillary permeability (possibly deteriorating trophic tissues, increased blood pressure, hypercoagulability, the development of microangiopathy).
When IV administration in high doses - the threat of termination of pregnancy (due to estrogenemia), hemolysis of red blood cells.
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Depending on the reaction of the Vitamin C after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Vitamin C not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Vitamin C addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
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Useful | 1 | 100.0% |
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Once in a day | 2 | 66.7% | |
3 times in a day | 1 | 33.3% |
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11-50mg | 1 | 50.0% | |
201-500mg | 1 | 50.0% |
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30-45 | 1 | 25.0% | |
6-15 | 1 | 25.0% |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology