Part dragee includes ascorbic acid, starch syrup, sugar, talc, light mineral oil, yellow wax, dye E104 (quinoline yellow), orange flavor flavor.

Compound r/ra for intravenous and intramuscular administration: ascorbic acid (0.05 g / ml or 0.1 g / ml), sodium bicarbonate and sulfite, carbonated water for injection.

The composition of the tablets includes ascorbic acid, dextrose, sugar, potato starch, additive E470 (calcium stearate), flavoring (strawberry/raspberry/cranberry/wild berries).

Chewable tablets contain ascorbic acid, refined sugar, magnesium stearate, , microcrystalline cellulose, orange flavor, hypromellose, sunset yellow E110 or beta-carotene.

Release form

• Dragees packaged in 50, 100 or 200 pieces. in vials of polymeric materials / glass jars or 10 pieces in blister packs, 5 packs in a carton box.
• R/r for intravenous and intramuscular administration of 5 and 10% in 1, 2 and 5 ml ampoules, 10 ampoules in a cardboard box.
• Lyophilizate for the preparation of r/ra for i/v and i/m administration. Dosage 0.05 g. The drug is available in ampoules, 5 ampoules in a pack of cardboard complete with a solvent (water for injection - 2 ml).
• Powder for the preparation of r / ra for per os. Dosage 1 and 2.5 g; sold in paper bags, laminated with PE.
• Tablets packaged in 50 pcs. in glass jars.
• Chewable tablets in pack #30.

pharmachologic effect

Vitamin preparation . Ascorbic acid in its purest form.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The drug has activity vitamin C. It has a metabolic effect, regulates oxidation-reduction reactions and hydrogen transport in a large number of biochemical reactions, improves the use of glucose in the citrate cycle, accelerates tissue regeneration, takes part in the formation of H4-folate, collagen and steroid hormones .

Maintains the normal permeability of capillary walls and the colloidal state of the extracellular matrix. Activates proteases, participates in metabolism , pigments and aromatic amino acids, promotes the deposition of glycogen in the liver.

Due to the activation of liver cytochromes, it increases its protein-forming and detoxifying activity, as well as the synthesis prothrombin . Restores endocrine function SCHthyroid gland and exocrine pancreatic , stimulates separation bile .

Regulates immunological reactivity (activates the production , antibodies, components of the C3 complement system), promotes phagocytosis and strengthening .

Renders antiallergic action and stops inflammatory processes. Inhibits the production of mediators anaphylaxis and inflammation (including prostaglandins ), slows down the ejection histamine and accelerates its degradation.

Because in the human body vitamin C is not produced, its insufficient amount in food provokes hypo- and beriberi C .

The daily norm for men is 0.07-0.1 g, for women - 0.08 g. During pregnancy, the need increases to 0.1 g, during lactation - up to 0.12 g. Children and adolescents, depending on age, should take 0.03 to 0.07 g of vitamin C.

Absorbed in the small intestine: when taking less than 0.2 g, about 2/3 of the dose is absorbed; with increasing dose, absorption decreases to 50-20%.

The concentration of ascorbic acid when taken per os reaches a maximum after 4 hours.

The substance easily penetrates into and , and later - in all tissues; deposited in the adrenal cortex, posterior lobe , intestinal walls, muscle tissue, brain, ovaries, interstitial cells of the seminal glands, eye epithelium, spleen, liver, kidneys, lungs, pancreas and thyroid glands, heart.

Biotransformirovatsya mainly in the liver.

Ascorbate and its metabolites ( diketogulonic and oxaloacetic acid ) are excreted in urine and intestinal contents, and are also excreted in breast milk and sweat gland secretions.

Indications for use

The use of the drug is advisable for:

The antioxidant properties of ascorbic acid are used in the treatment , , infectious and alcoholic delirium, diffuse connective tissue lesions (SLE, , scleroderma ), overdose of anticoagulants, intoxication with barbiturates, sulfonamides, benzene, aniline, methyl alcohol, anestezin, carbon monoxide, dichloroethane, disulfiram, hydrocyanic acid, potassium permanganate, phenols, thallium, arsenic, , aconite.

The drug is also indicated during the recovery period after diseases and surgical interventions.

Intravenously and intramuscularly Ascorbic acid in ampoules is administered in situations where it is necessary to quickly replenish the deficiency vitamin C , as well as in situations where oral administration is not possible.

In particular, parenteral administration is required for Addison's disease , a number of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (under conditions, after resection of a section of the small intestine and gastrectomy , persistent diarrhea , peptic ulcer ).

Contraindications

Absolute contraindications:

• hypersensitivity;
• complicated and thrombophlebitis diseases of the veins .

Conditions in which Ascorbic acid is prescribed with caution:

• fructose intolerance;
• kidney disease (particularly urolithiasis - when using more than 1 g per day);
• hemochromatosis ;
• thalassemia ;
• progressive neoplastic diseases ;
• sideroblastic and sickle cell anemia ;
• polycythemia ;
• deficiency of the cytosolic enzyme G6PD.

In pediatrics, the restriction to the use of ascorbic acid dragees is the age of up to 4 years for. Tablets are prescribed from the age of six. Chewable tablets are not used in pediatric practice.

Side effects

From the side of the heart, vascular and hematopoietic systems: neutrophilic leukocytosis , thrombocytosis , erythropenia , hyperprothrombinemia .

From the sensory organs and the nervous system: weakness and dizziness (with too rapid administration of ascorbic acid in / in).

From the digestive tract: when taken orally - (when taking more than 1 g / day), irritation of the mucosa of the digestive canal, accompanied by nausea, diarrhea , vomiting, erosion of tooth enamel (with frequent use of tablets for chewing or resorption of dragees / tablets).

Metabolic disorders: violation of the course of metabolic processes, inhibition of production glycogen , over-education adrenosteroids , water retention and Na, hypokalemia .

From the urogenital tract: an increase , the formation of oxalate stones (especially with long-term use of more than 1 g per day), damage glomerular apparatus of the kidneys .

When injected into a muscle, pain at the injection site is possible, injection into a vein may be accompanied by a feeling of heat.

The substance is a strong allergen and can provoke hypersensitivity reactions even in cases where the person does not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Stocks vitamin C depleted with prolonged intake of calcium chloride, drugs quinoline series , salicylates , corticosteroids .

Solution A.K. interacts with most drugs when mixed in one syringe.

Terms of sale

A prescription is required to purchase the solution. The remaining forms of release are dispensed without a prescription.

An example of a recipe in Latin for a 5% solution:
Sol. Acidi ascorbinici 5% - 1 ml
D.t.d. N.10 in amp.
S. Intramuscularly 1 ml 2 times a day.

Recipe in Latin for the tablet form of the drug:
Acidi ascorbinici 0.05
D.t.d. No. 50 in tabl.
S. 2 tablets. 3 times a day after meals

Storage conditions

Ascorbic acid should be stored in a light-protected, hard-to-reach place for children at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.

Best before date

The solution is considered suitable for use within a year, dragees - within one and a half years after the date of issue. Shelf life for powder, lyophilisate and chewable tablets is 2 years. Ascorbic acid in tablets retains pharmacological properties for 3 years.

special instructions

Wikipedia states that vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is an organic compound related to glucose. Its benefits for the human body are enormous - the vitamin functions as a coenzyme for a number of metabolic processes, an antioxidant and a reducing agent.

According to the International Pharmacopoeia, the substance has the form of an almost white or white crystalline powder with a sour taste. Easily soluble in water, soluble in ethanol (about 750 g/l) TS, practically insoluble in other organic solvents Practically insoluble powder. Belongs to the category of antiscorbutic drugs.

Vitamin C in solution is quickly destroyed by air; even in a light-protected place, it is gradually destroyed in a humid atmosphere. The rate of destruction increases with increasing temperature.

Ascorbic acid is present in all tissues of higher plants and animals. Man, unlike most animals, in the process of evolution, due to mutation, has lost the ability to independently synthesize vitamin C and gets it exclusively from food.

OKPD code for ascorbic acid ( vitamin C ) - 24.41.51.180. For the food industry, the substance is obtained in accordance with GOST 4815-76.

Quantification of a substance

Methods for the quantitative determination of A.k. based on its pronounced restorative properties.

The simplest, most objective and accurate method is the method of determination based on the ability of A. to. reduce ferric ions to ferrous ions.

The amount of Fe2+ ions formed is equimolar to the amount of A.c. in the analyzed sample (the minimum amount of A.K. in the sample is 10 nmol) and is determined by a color reaction with potassium ferricyanide.

What is ascorbic acid for?

The substance is involved in the processes of biotransformation of other , education , as well as education and exchange and norepinephrine in the medulla adrenal glands , supplies hydrogen for the formation of nuclear DNA, reduces the body's need for B-group vitamins , increases the immunobiological resistance of the body, affects the activity leukocytes ; improving the absorption of Fe, thereby enhancing the synthesis hemoglobin and maturation erythrocytes , neutralizes toxins released by pathogenic microflora, accelerates the healing of wounds and postoperative sutures and the healing of fractures.

Ascorbic acid in the urine is an important indicator of the health of the body. Small amount vitamin C in urine may indicate a malfunction of the internal organs or the development of a tumor process. An increased concentration of ascorbic acid can signal an imbalance in the diet and the likelihood of kidney stones.

Daily excretion rate vitamin C urine - 0.03 g. When diagnosing such an indicator, we can conclude that a person receives a sufficient amount of ascorbic acid, and his body works optimally.

How many calories are in ascorbic acid?

100 grams of the product contains 0.1 g of fat, 0.1 g of protein and 95.78 g of carbohydrates. This amount of carbohydrates allows you to compensate for more than a third (namely, 35% *) of the daily requirement for them.

*The average value of the nutritional value of products from different sources is given. The data may differ from the actual data depending on the origin of a particular product. The value is given for a diet that involves the use of 2 thousand kcal per day.

Calorie content of 100 grams of the product is 970 kJ or 231.73 kcal.

Why is ascorbic acid useful in cosmetology?

In cosmetology, ascorbic acid is used as part of drugs that slow down aging, restore protective functions and accelerate healing.

The easiest way to apply vitamin C for hair - add powder (crushed tablet) or solution to a single portion of shampoo or hair mask. Ascorbic acid should be added to care products immediately before their use.

Such simple procedures allow you to restore the structure of the hair, prevent hair loss, and also make the hair soft and shiny.

For the face, ascorbic acid is most often used in powder form. Before the procedure, the powder (or crushed tablets) is mixed with mineral water to make a thick slurry. The product is applied for 20 minutes on the face and then washed off.

Useful for the face and daily rubbing diluted with mineral water in a ratio of 1: 1 with a solution of ascorbic acid. You can also add the solution/powder to homemade masks.

Why is ascorbic acid useful for athletes?

Vitamin C is a stimulator of muscle mass anabolism, which makes it appropriate to use it in bodybuilding. In addition, scientists were able to prove that by suppressing the process of peroxidation and secretion cortisol he also provides anti-catabolic effect . Thus, the reception vitamin C before training will protect the muscles and slow down the breakdown of protein.

Upon completion of the course anabolic steroids ascorbic acid is taken as a component of PCT (post cycle therapy).

Ascorbic acid to induce menstruation

High doses vitamin C impede admission progesterone into the uterus, so Ascorbic acid is often taken with a delay in menstruation.

However, doctors do not advise to abuse this method. Firstly, the repeated use of ascorbic acid can cause problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Secondly, taking pills can make it difficult to diagnose the causes of a menstrual cycle failure and further treatment.

Precautionary measures

Too rapid intravenous administration of ascorbic acid solution should be avoided. If necessary, long-term use of the drug requires monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, glucose levels.

Ascorbic acid changes the results of laboratory tests.

Analogues

Additive Vitamin C , Asvitol , Ascovit , Vitamin C , Vitamin C-injectopas , Rostvit , Setebe 500 , Cevicap , Celascon Vitamin C , Citravit , (+ Ascorbic acid).

For weight loss

Ascorbic acid does not reduce the amount of subcutaneous fat and cannot eliminate the consequences of an unbalanced diet and an inactive lifestyle, so it is not advisable to use it as an independent means for losing weight.

However, vitamin C is by no means an unnecessary addition to the diet of losing weight, because it helps to strengthen the immune system, improve overall well-being in chronic diseases and faster muscle recovery after physical exertion.

Can Ascorbic Acid be Pregnant?

The minimum need for ascorbic acid during pregnancy is approximately 0.06 g / day. (in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters). It is important to consider that the fetus can adapt to higher doses taken by a woman. vitamin C . This can result in withdrawal syndrome in the newborn.

According to the FDA classification, injectable forms of ascorbic acid belong to group C on a scale of possible risks to the fetus. The introduction of the solution can be prescribed to a pregnant woman only in case of emergency.

The use of high doses vitamin C for intravenous administration during pregnancy may cause miscarriage.

The minimum requirement during breastfeeding is 0.08 g / day. Theoretically, there are certain risks for the child if a nursing woman uses too high doses vitamin C .

Children's, not yet strong body, ascorbic acid is needed for normal growth and development. The organic compound contains in its composition the L-isomer, which is called vitamin C, and its deficiency, as you know, sometimes leads to undesirable complications with the health of the child. The body does not produce vitamin C on its own, the need for it is met by eating foods. It is best absorbed when eating fresh vegetables and fruits. In summer, such products are available, and in winter, you can make up for its deficiency through the use of pharmaceuticals.

The first place among vitamin-containing products is occupied by rose hips, surpassing even citrus fruits. In second place after rose hips, kiwi can be called, and in third place - sweet bell pepper. Of the available products, this trio is in the lead.

By the amount of vitamin C, you can rank products:

1. Citrus fruit;
2. Black and red currant;
3. Strawberries and strawberries;
4. Rowan berries, but given their bitterness, the child most likely will not like them;
5. Fresh green peas, canned, do not belong to this list;
6. Onions and green onions;
7. Fresh cabbage, especially red cabbage;
8. Fresh apples.

In the summer, vegetables and fruits are easy to get, so give your child only fresh foods, as the vitamin is destroyed during heat treatment. It does not have a beneficial effect on ascorbic acid for a long stay in the refrigerator, especially in the freezer. Therefore, in frozen berries and fruits, vitamin C is practically absent. Babies under six years of age are advised to puree fresh fruits and vegetables with a high content of ascorbic acid. Various mixtures are well perceived by children, for example, apple and strawberry puree.

Young children may have allergic reactions. Therefore, it is better to introduce foods containing vitamin C gradually, observing the reaction of the child's body.

It is more difficult to provide children with fresh food in the second half of winter and early spring. But it is in winter that vitamin C is necessary for the normal well-being and growth of children, since it affects many metabolic processes, and also protects against colds.

With a lack of vitamin C in the body of a child, it is possible:

• The appearance of drowsiness and rapid overwork;
• Frequent infections and colds;
• Bleeding gums;
• Blue areas of the skin;
• Unusual pallor and weakness.

In winter, with a lack of fresh plant foods, various vitamin preparations purchased at pharmacies can be used, for example, ascorbic acid with glucose in tablets that is safe for children. Glucose serves as a source of energy, and moderately sweetened pills are more pleasant for the child.

If children are given vitamin C constantly and in the right doses, then the overall activity of the immune system is enhanced, and pathogenic microbes, viruses and bacteria have a less active effect on their body.

Instructions for use recommends: the daily dose should not exceed the age requirement. If the child has taken a large dose of a vitamin, give him more unsweetened drinks. In this case, you should not worry, one-time use in large quantities does not threaten anything serious. Acid does not accumulate in the body, in the most severe case, temporary irritation of the gastric mucosa, an allergic reaction like urticaria, may occur.

Instructions for use

At what age are children given drugs containing ascorbic acid? The use of vitamin preparations is recommended in cases of: infectious diseases, hypovitaminosis and beriberi, diathesis, as well as with increased stress, for the prevention of respiratory diseases and for general strengthening of the body.

According to the instructions for children, depending on age, you can take the dosage:

• Up to 6 months, no more than 30 mg of vitamin C per day;
• From six months to a year, no more than 35 mg per day;
• From one to three years, no more than 40 mg;
• From three to ten - 45 mg;
• After ten years - 50 mg.

It is best to take the drug after a meal, because it is absorbed faster with food.

How to take vitamin C supplements?

The drugs are available in the form of tablets, dragees, syrups and injections. It is better not to give dragees to children from one to five years old, since there is a danger of a small ball getting into the respiratory tract. You can give children's multivitamin syrups. They are very well absorbed by the child's body, there are no allergies and adverse reactions.

In an alkaline environment, acid breaks down, so do not allow children to drink vitamin C supplements with mineral water or juices.

The combination of ascorbic acid with glucose is considered very useful. They take an active part in metabolic processes. They are even somewhat similar in their chemical composition. From 6 to 14 years old, you can take 50 grams of the drug per day, and up to 18 years old, 75 grams. But for children under 6 years old, this combination is recommended only in case of illness or with severely reduced immunity.

If you need to donate blood for analysis, be sure to warn doctors about taking vitamin C in combination with glucose, since against the background of such a reception, the results may be distorted.

When buying vitamin preparations in pharmacies, carefully study the attached instructions. Remember that these drugs will be taken by your child. It will be better if a pediatrician recommends a complex of vitamins. When taking vitamins, it is very important that regular overdoses do not occur, as this can affect the functioning of the liver and pancreas.

Contraindications

Ascorbic acid is contraindicated in thrombophlebitis and a tendency to thrombosis, in case of diabetes mellitus, in case of kidney damage. Vitamin C increases the ability to absorb iron compounds, therefore, with increased hemoglobin, the child does not need to give additional vitamin preparations. Also, you do not need to use ascorbic acid with a tetracycline group. There are no other contraindications, except in cases where there is an individual lack of perception of the drug and an allergy to products with vitamin C appears.

First obtained from lemon juice. In our body, this substance performs many important functions, therefore, with its deficiency, serious disturbances in the functioning of internal organs develop. A person receives ascorbic acid along with those rich in vitamin C, but in some cases vitamin preparations are required. Despite how many useful functions ascorbic acid performs, the instructions for use say that you should not take it uncontrollably. What is the order of administration of vitamin C for adults and children? Let's find out together.

Why is ascorbic acid needed?

Vitamin C acts as a powerful antioxidant, regulates many redox reactions that occur in the body of an adult and a child.

Without his participation, other important processes are also impossible:

• collagen synthesis ;
• regulation of the blood coagulation system ;
• production of adrenal hormones and steroids ;
• iron metabolism and;
• normalization of the permeability of the vascular wall ;
• hematopoiesis;
• anti-inflammatory action ;
• reducing the effects of stress on the body ;
• strengthening immunity ;
• wound healing;
• reducing the likelihood of developing allergic reactions ;
• absorption of calcium, iron, excretion of lead, mercury and copper .

Separate studies have shown that vitamin C has some activity against cancer cells. In addition, in patients with oncological diseases, ascorbic acid reserves are sharply depleted, so its use during the treatment period is necessary to prevent vitamin deficiency.

Vitamin C is able to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol, thereby reducing the likelihood of deposition of atherosclerotic plaques in the lumen of blood vessels. Ascorbic acid helps to cope with stress during periods of great emotional and psychological stress, which is especially important for school-age children.

The human body practically does not accumulate this useful element, so it is important to ensure a regular intake of the vitamin with food. And since it dissolves in water and is destroyed during heat treatment, fresh vegetables and fruits should be preferred - this is especially useful for children.

Release form and indications for use

Ascorbic acid is available in several dosage forms -, and containing a solution for injection.

According to the instructions for use, ascorbic acid is prescribed in the following cases:

• vitamin C deficiency , or beriberi C;
• frequent bleeding (from nose, lungs, uterus);
• hemorrhagic stroke ;
• radiation sickness in the acute stage;
• hemorrhagic diathesis ;
• psoriasis;
• various helminthiases ;
• pathology after transfusion therapy ;
• infectious diseases ;
• poorly healing ulcers, wounds, cracks, burn surfaces ;
• bone fractures;
• intoxication with poisonous substances , including iron preparations;
• dystrophy;
• dermatoses chronic;
• (multiple, as well as proceeding against the background of nicotine or drug addiction);
• cholecystitis;
• adrenal insufficiency ;
• mental and physical overload in children ;
• recovery period after illness;
• delirium alcoholic or infectious;
• liver pathology (Botkin's disease, cirrhosis, hepatitis);
• pathology of the gastrointestinal tract (colitis, enteritis, peptic ulcer).

Vitamin preparations are often prescribed for children in the autumn-winter period, when the risk of viral epidemics in kindergartens and schools increases.

How to take a vitamin

Ascorbic acid in tablets for adults for prevention should be taken 1 per day (100 mg). For medicinal purposes, appoint 1 tablet 3-5 times a day. Children are given 0.5-1 tablet 2-3 times a day.

Askorbinka in a dragee is taken 1-2 pieces per day for adults and 1 tablet for children over 5 years old. For medicinal purposes, the dose is increased by 2-3 times.

The solution for injection is used only for medicinal purposes at a dosage of 0.05-0.15 g. The maximum single dose is 4 ml, daily - 20 ml.

The solution for injection is administered intravenously or intramuscularly for therapeutic purposes at 0.05-0.15 g (1-3 ml of solution), the maximum single dose is 0.20 g (4 ml), daily - 1 g (20 ml); children - 0.05-0.10 g / day (1-2 ml). The duration of treatment depends on the nature and course of the disease.

Contraindications and restrictions

According to the instructions, it is undesirable to take ascorbic acid to patients with individual high sensitivity to vitamin C, as well as those suffering from thrombophlebitis and with a high risk of developing thromboembolism. With caution, a vitamin preparation is used in patients with diabetes mellitus, sideroblastic anemia, urolithiasis, hemochromatosis.

Ascorbic acid during pregnancy and lactation

The daily requirement of a pregnant woman for vitamin C is 60-100 mg. It is important to consider that the fetus may become addicted to a large dose of the element, therefore, after birth, the child may experience withdrawal syndrome and develop scurvy. When intravenous administration of a high dose of a vitamin preparation to a pregnant woman increases the risk of miscarriage or premature birth.

During lactation, the need for a vitamin is higher - about 80-100 mg. With a good nutrition of the mother, a sufficient amount of the element passes to infants along with mother's milk, so the use of vitamin preparations during this period should take place in the appropriate dosage. In the case of taking high doses by a woman, there is a danger to the child.

Element Side Effects

Like any other medicinal substance, ascorbic acid, with various methods of application, can cause some side effects, including:

• thrombocytosis.
• dizziness, weakness (especially with rapid intravenous administration of the solution);
• when taken orally, symptoms from the organs of the gastrointestinal tract may occur - nausea, vomiting, flatulence, diarrhea, thinning of tooth enamel (when resorption of tablet forms);
• fluid retention in organism;
• metabolic disease ;
• hypokalemia;
• excessive synthesis of glucocorticosteroids ;
• frequent urination ;
• damage to the glomeruli of the kidneys ;
• occurrence of kidney stones (with prolonged use of more than 1 g per day);
• allergic reactions - rash on the skin, redness, urticaria;
• with intramuscular and intravenous administration, it is possible pain at the injection site .

Interaction with other drugs

Ascorbic acid is able to increase the content of tetracyclines, salicillates and benzylpenicillin in the blood, reduces the effect of anticoagulants - heparin and coumarin. Joint intake of vitamin C and oral contraceptives reduces the concentration of the latter. The element is able to increase the rate and volume of absorption of iron-containing drugs.

Long-term use of quinolone drugs, salicylates, steroids and calcium chloride provokes the depletion of ascorbic acid reserves. It is undesirable to mix a solution of vitamin C with other drugs in the same syringe - chemical reactions are possible.

Overdose symptoms

Long-term intake of more than 1 g of vitamin C per day can provoke the appearance of unwanted symptoms:

• headache;
• insomnia;
• overexcitability central nervous system;
• nausea, vomiting;
• damage to the gastric mucosa ;
• gastritis with high acidity ;
• depression of pancreatic function ;
• glycosuria;
• urolithiasis disease ;
• erythrocyte hemolysis ;
• hyperglycemia;
• kidney damage ;
• increased urge to urinate ;
• low permeability of the vascular wall of capillaries (as a result - a violation of tissue trophism);
• increased blood pressure ;
• excessive blood clotting ;
• microangiopathy ;
• risk of miscarriage .

Precautionary measures

Before using the medicinal substance, you should consult with a specialist and carefully read the instructions. In the case of intravenous use of the solution, it is recommended to administer it slowly. Long-term use of a vitamin preparation requires control of kidney function, blood glucose and blood pressure. Patients suffering from diabetes mellitus, urolithiasis, prone to blood clots, and also receiving anticoagulants, vitamin C is prescribed in minimal doses and only under the supervision of a specialist.

Ascorbic acid acts as a reducing agent in chemical reactions, so it can distort the results of some laboratory tests (for example, biochemical blood tests, blood glucose levels).

The role of ascorbic acid for children

Vitamin C is an indispensable substance for a growing organism. It can have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system and internal organs. Without ascorbic acid, it is impossible to fully absorb iron and remove harmful and toxic substances from the child's body. Children need ascorbic acid during the period of active growth, as it promotes the growth and strengthening of bones.

Children of preschool and school age are prone to frequent viral and colds due to imperfect immune function. The biologically active substance has the ability to strengthen the immune system and support the body in the fight against the pathogen. The daily diet of the child should include fresh fruits and vegetables that have not undergone heat treatment. For a child under 2 years of age, parents should give fruit and vegetable purees daily.

Additional intake of vitamin preparations for children is indicated in the presence of symptoms of vitamin C deficiency.

It manifests itself with the following symptoms:

• The child quickly gets tired, began to lag behind in studies, his concentration of attention decreases.
• Bleeding of the gums appeared even with a weak mechanical action.
• Frequent colds and infectious diseases of a bacterial and viral nature, which indicates a weakening of the immune system.
• Blueness of the nasolabial triangle, lips, nails, fingertips, ears.
• The skin is pale.

Parents should not independently decide on the need for additional intake of vitamin C. The daily dosage, frequency of administration and duration of the course can only be determined by a specialist after examining and studying the results of additional studies.

Do children need ascorbic acid? It all depends on each specific situation. After all, ascorbic acid is a synonym for the well-known vitamin C, the deficiency of which can lead to certain problems with the body.

Can children take ascorbic acid?

I believe that knowing why vitamin C is so important will help us find out if ascorbic acid can be consumed by children and, if so, in what doses.

Vitamin C is not synthesized in the body, so a person must satisfy all the needs for it by taking it from the outside.

The most digestible vitamin is found in food. Unfortunately, it is not always and everywhere possible to provide a child with fresh vegetables and fruits containing this substance.

But ascorbic acid is very important for children. After all, it is she who participates in a large part of the metabolic processes in the body. Its antioxidant, restorative properties, as well as the fact that it protects blood vessels from the damaging effects of many adverse factors, make vitamin C extremely important for the growing body of a child.

In cases of insufficient intake of vitamins, various vitamin preparations, such as ascorbic acid tablets, come to the rescue. For children, there is a special form of such tablets containing glucose. This is due to the fact that vitamin C in its pure form has a very sour taste and few children like it. And children like ascorbic acid with glucose.

Ascorbic acid for children, instructions

According to the instructions, ascorbic acid can be given to children in doses not exceeding the allowable for their age. Since this vitamin is not stored in the body, overdose is unlikely.

However, due to its high acidity, vitamin C can cause a local irritant effect on the gastric mucosa, simulating an attack of gastritis. Therefore, if the child has eaten a lot of ascorbic acid, give him more to drink, moreover, unsweetened drink and give something antacid (for example, a quarter teaspoon of Almagel).

Do not worry, a single dose of even a fairly large dose of ascorbic acid will not lead to disastrous consequences.

Preparations with vitamin C are available in a variety of dosage forms - syrups, injections, tablets. There is even ascorbic acid in dragees. Children especially like these sweet yellow balls (however, if children do not swallow them, but dissolve them like candy, the sour taste of what is under the shell becomes an unpleasant surprise for them).

The only thing to consider is that it is better not to use such a dosage form for children under 5 years of age due to the high risk of inhalation of the dragee. Ascorbic acid for children under one year old should be used in the form of multivitamin complexes in the form of syrup. The same applies to older children who cannot yet take medicine in the form of tablets or dragees.

Ascorbic acid, indications and contraindications

Hypo- and avitaminosis C, hemorrhagic diathesis, various kinds of bleeding, infectious diseases, some poisonings, increased physical and mental stress, prevention of respiratory infections - this is not a complete list of indications for ascorbic acid.

Contraindications to its use are a tendency to thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, diabetes mellitus, severe kidney damage.

The dosage of ascorbic acid for children depends on their age needs. According to various sources, children under 6 months need 30 mg of vitamin C per day, from 6 months. up to a year - 35 mg, from one to three years - 40 mg, from 4 to 10 years a child needs to receive 45 mg of ascorbic acid per day, and older children - 50 mg. And it is very desirable to get this vitamin with food, since it is from food that the substance is best absorbed.

However, if this is not possible (for example, in the Far North), then ascorbic acid should be prescribed to children by a doctor, taking into account their age and nutrition.

When a child is sick or his body is weakened, the pediatrician prescribes ascorbic acid. Unlike other, tasteless tablets, these vitamins have a pleasant sweet and sour taste, which is very attractive to little sweeties. Often, a few days after the purchase of vitamins, an empty vial is found in the closet by parents. In this regard, many mothers are concerned about questions: how many ascorbic acid can a child eat per day, what will happen if he ate a whole pack of pills at a time, and from what age can this drug be given to babies.

A growing organism must receive the amount of ascorbic acid necessary for it. The organic compound contains the L-isomer, that is, vitamin C.

The body does not produce it on its own, so to meet the daily requirement, you need to eat foods rich in this vitamin every day.

Askorbinka is available in different forms:

• Tablets.
• Dragee.
• Ampoules with solution for injections.
• The powder from which solutions for internal use are made.

Ascorbic acid for children is one of the most important and necessary vitamins.

It has a positive effect on the functions of the nervous system and internal organs. Without vitamin C, normal absorption of such an important microelement as iron by the body is impossible. Its deficiency leads to a weakened immune system and, as a result, to frequent colds.

In addition, vitamin C performs a number of very important functions for the body:

• Participates in the production of adrenaline, which is responsible for a good mood and helps to resist stress.
• Participates in the synthesis of collagen, necessary for the normal functioning of cartilage, bones and skin.
• Forms carnitine - a substance that promotes energy production by burning fat. Carnitine also promotes weight loss.
• Activates the enzymes necessary for normal digestion.
• Accelerates oxidative processes.
• Improves cell respiration.
• Participates in the synthesis of glycogen in the liver.

Signs of Vitamin C Deficiency

To understand that a child does not have enough vitamin C, you can by the following signs:

• When you bite into an apple or while brushing your teeth, the gums bleed.
• The child is lethargic and gets tired quickly.
• As a result of weakened immunity, colds often occur.
• Decreased capillary permeability.
• The nasolabial region, nails and ears become bluish.
• The skin is pale.

An insufficient amount of ascorbic acid in the urine of a child indicates that the daily intake of vitamin C is below normal. To find out if a child can eat ascorbic acid, appropriate tests should be done.

Ascorbic acid should be given to the child, strictly adhering to the recommended dosages. It is necessary to take any vitamin preparation only on the recommendation of the attending physician. Most often, ascorbic acid is prescribed for infectious diseases and beriberi. These vitamins are also useful during times of increased stress or an outbreak of infectious diseases. The dose of the drug depends on the age of the child.

• Infants who have not yet turned six months old require no more than 30 mg of ascorbic acid per day. It should be borne in mind that for babies under the age of 2 years, the drug is given in the form of a solution.
• For babies from 6 to 12 months, the norm should not exceed 35 mg per day.
• For children from 1 to 3 years old, the norm is 40 mg.
• From 3 to 10 years, the dose can be increased to 45 mg.
• Starting from the tenth year of life, you can already take 10 mg of the drug per day.

It is best to give ascorbic acid to children after meals, this contributes to its better digestibility.

Is an overdose dangerous?

Some mothers are worried about the fact that the child ate a whole package of vitamins, because the instructions clearly indicate the permissible daily dose, which is not recommended to be exceeded. In fact, vitamin C is not stored in the body, and its excess is excreted in the urine. That is why the body needs to be replenished daily with this vitamin.

If the baby ate a large amount of vitamins, then during the day let him drink more, but the drinks should not be sweet. Together with drinking, you can give the baby ¼ teaspoon of Almagel.

Although a single overdose in most cases does not cause any disastrous consequences, nevertheless, you need to know what adverse reactions can occur in such cases.

Side effects

With prolonged use of a large amount of ascorbic acid, the following occurs:

• Violated the process of absorption of vitamin B12.
• It is possible to increase the concentration of uric acid in the urine, often provoking the formation of oxalate kidney stones.
• Possible irritation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines.
• An overdose of vitamin C during pregnancy leads to the development of rebound scurvy in the baby.
• Perhaps the development of allergies by the type of urticaria.
• Decreased blood clotting.
• The blood pressure rises.

As you can see, an overdose of this drug causes a lot of side effects. Therefore, when parents brought vitamins from the pharmacy, you should immediately read the instructions and find out how much you can give ascorbic acid to your child per day.

Contraindications

• Thrombophlebitis.
• Kidney diseases.
• Diabetes.

Also, the drug is contraindicated with elevated hemoglobin and during the use of drugs of the tetracycline group.

At what age can children be given ascorbic acid

The question of at what age it is possible to give ascorbic acid to children often arises among many young parents who have a small child. There is an opinion that such vitamins can only be given to children older than three years.

In fact, this drug is also allowed to be given to children under the age of three, provided that the baby will take ascorbic acid in the form of a solution prepared from a powder, and only as directed by a pediatrician.

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