C-retard 500 mg 10 capsules

Tradename:

C-Retard

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.