Cecon 250mg Chewable Tablet 10pcs

✔️ Uses:

Treats low levels of vitamin C

✔️ Side Effects of Cecon 250mg Chewable Tablet

Flushing, Flank pain, Faintness, headache, Diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, Hyperoxaluria (large doses)

✔️ Quick Suggestions:

• Cecon 250mg Chewable Tablet is used for the treatment of Vitamin C deficiency, particularly for addressing conditions like scurvy.
• Scurvy is a disease characterized by weakness, anemia, bleeding gums, and blood spots on the skin caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C in the body.
• Additionally, Cecon 250mg Chewable Tablet can serve as a supplement to boost the immune system and combat flu and seasonal allergies.
• It contains Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), which is water-soluble and plays a vital role in various bodily functions, including collagen formation, wound healing, and immune system support.

✔️ Pharmacology

Vitamin C is necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair. It plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions and other metabolic pathways, including the synthesis of catecholamines, carnitine, and steroids. It also plays a role in the conversion of folic acid to folinic acid.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Cecon 250mg Chewable Tablet

Oral: This may be taken with or without food. The dosage varies for different conditions, such as Scurvy prevention, Scurvy treatment, Thalassaemia, Common cold, Wound healing, and others. Dosages are given in tablets and can be administered via IM/IV/SC routes.

IV Preparation: Dilute with a large volume of compatible fluid to minimize adverse reactions. Compatible with various diluents such as dextrose solutions, NS, LR, Ringer's, ½NS, dextrose-saline, dextrose-LR, etc.

IV Administration: Avoid rapid infusion.

Adult Dose:

• Oral Scurvy Prevention: 25-75 mg daily (4 tablets 2 to 3 times daily).
• Oral Scurvy Treatment: >250 mg daily (given in divided doses) or via IM/IV/SC admin (250-500mg IV qDay/BID for at least 2 weeks).
• Thalassaemia Adult: 100-200 mg daily (to be given with desferrioxamine).
• Common Cold: 1 gm or more daily in divided doses.
• In Wound Healing: 2-4 tablets 2 to 3 times daily.
• For the reduction of risk of stroke in the elderly: 1-2 tablets daily.
• 1 effervescent tablet daily with a meal or as directed by a physician. Dissolve one tablet in half glass (100 ml) of water and drink instantly.

Child Dose:

• Children (1 mth-4 yr): 125-250 mg daily.
• Children (4-12 yr): 250-500 mg daily.
• Children (12-18 yr): 500 mg-1 g daily.
• Doses to be given in 1-2 divided doses. Thalassaemia Child: 100-200 mg daily (to be given with desferrioxamine).
• Metabolic disorders Child: Neonate: 50-200 mg daily, adjust if needed; 1 mth-18 yr: 200-400 mg daily in 1-2 divided doses, up to 1 g daily may be needed.

✔️ Interaction

Vitamin C may interact with Deferroxamine, hormonal contraceptives, fluphenazine, warfarin, elemental iron, salicylates, warfarin, fluphenazine, disulfiram, mexiletine, and vitamin B12.

✔️ Contraindications

Allergy

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

Vitamin C is safe in normal doses in pregnant women, but a daily intake of 5 gm or more is reported to have caused abortion. The drug may be taken safely during lactation.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

Should be given with caution to patients with hyperoxaluria.

✔️ Storage Conditions

Should be stored in a dry place below 30˚C.