MONOVITAN C 200mg x 50 dragees, Vitamin C

Ingredients:
1 Drazan. Contains 0.1 g or 0.2 g of ascorbic acid.

Action:
Vitamin C - ascorbic acid - is a compound indispensable for the body. Plays an important role in redox processes, affects the metabolism of aromatic amino acids, and the metabolism of thyroxine synthesis of catecholamines, steroid hormones and insulin.He participates in the processes of phosphorylation of glucose and glycogen synthesis. In the case of vitamin C result from abnormalities in the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, collagen synthesis disorders, malfunction of the connective tissue and ossification process.Following spot symptoms of vascular defective tooth enamel formation, changes in the gums and oral mucosa. It facilitates the absorption of iron and is involved in the synthesis of hemoglobin. It has a stimulating effect on the immune processes of the body, probably by affecting the synthesis of interferon and antibodies. Well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is excreted by the kidney, slightly lowers the pH of urine.

Indications:
Sugared: deficiency states or increased demand for vitamin C (such as pregnancy), periods of convalescence, decreased immunity, absorption disorders (diarrhea, intestinal ulcers, colitis).

Contraindications:
Caution with increased excretion of urate and cystynianiów (risk of kidney stones).

Undesirable effects:
High doses can lead to deposition of calcium oxalate stones in the urinary tract.

Interactions:
There is a growing activity and toxicity of oral anticoagulants derivatives of warfarin and sulfonamides (including the possibility of crystalluria); increases the absorption of Fe; It acts synergistically with glycosides flawonowymi; high doses of aspirin to reduce the concentration of ascorbic acid in blood platelets and plasma.

Dosage:

• Dragees: adults orally preventively 0.1-0.5 g per day; therapeutic 0.5-1.0 g per day.
• Children 0.1-0.2 g per day.