Ascorutin is a vitamin complex, which is used in the treatment of viral and infectious diseases. The composition of the capsules includes only two active substances - rutin and ascorbic acid in equal quantities. The drug is available in the form of tablets coated with a yellow shell.
Drug Ascorutin: a brief description
Ascorutin is a vitamin complex that has virtually no side effects. The use of capsules can improve the permeability of capillaries, increase the protective forces of immunity, as well as reduce inflammation in the body and swelling of soft tissues.
Water-soluble substances contained in the tablets, are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and the regeneration of connective tissue. Ascorutin is excellent against free radicals, and also has antioxidant properties that prevent aging of the body.
Positive reviews of vitamins confirm the effectiveness of the treatment of immune, viral and bacterial diseases.
Take the pill should only be prescribed by the attending physician. Basically, vitamins take a course. For each treatment duration will be different. This is due to the physiological characteristics of the organism.
Indications for use
Viruses and bacteria die from rutin. Therefore, vitamins are actively used in the treatment of influenza and seasonal colds. To eliminate the symptoms of ARI and suppress rapid fatigue pills is enough to take 10 days in a row.
Indications for use of the vitamin complex are:
- prevention of airborne infections;
- phlebeurysm;
- hemorrhoids and hemorrhoid cracks;
- capillary damage;
- strengthening the protective forces of immunity;
- increased tone;
- treatment of various vascular diseases;
- prevention of cardiovascular pathologies;
- avitaminosis.
For what purpose and in what doses to use the medicine is determined by the doctor after the diagnosis. Often, a vitamin complex is prescribed to pregnant women in order to replenish the “reserves” of rutin and ascorbic acid in the body. The body of a woman in the period of carrying a child is susceptible to diseases, so taking Ascorutin will be an excellent preventive measure against seasonal viral diseases.
Instructions for use
Vitamin complex Askorutin can be taken regardless of the meal. However, experts indicate that the highest percentage of absorption of rutin and ascorbic acid is achieved immediately after a meal.
The medication is taken in one piece 3 times a day for therapeutic purposes. As a prevention of beriberi and to increase the protective forces of immunity should be taken up to two pieces per day.
After eating, take a pill with a large amount of water. Do not dissolve or rasskazyvat.
As part of the vitamin complex is ascorbic acid, which adversely affects the structure of enamel. If the enamel is damaged, ascorbic acid can cause a burning sensation and pain in the mouth.
It should be remembered that the use of the tool should be prescribed by the attending physician. The specialist must prescribe the recommended dose and tell about the rules of admission.
Contraindications, side effects, precautions
Ascorutin is one of the safest drugs, despite this, you should not exceed the recommended dose. To take vitamins brought the body exclusively benefit, you should be aware of the existing contraindications. So, the vitamin complex should not be taken:
- with intolerance to one of the components;
- in the presence of skin rashes;
- with an allergic reaction.
With caution, the medicine should be taken by people with chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. If you have diabetes or urolithiasis, you should warn your doctor.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the drug should be taken with caution. It is better to consult a specialist to determine the percentage of the benefits and harms of the vitamin complex.
Only in this case may increase the pressure and disruption of the urinary system.
Symptoms of overdose:
- nausea and vomiting;
- insomnia;
- loss of appetite;
- diarrhea.
In case of overdose, gastric lavage can be done. The procedure is effective only if the tablets were drunk no more than 60 minutes ago. After washing, you should drink any sorbent and use a large amount of liquid.
Price, analogues
There are several similar vitamin complexes: Askorutin-D, Askorutin-UBF and Prophylactin C. Carefully read the instructions presented by the drugs. If the classic version (Ascorutin) contains 50% of rutin and 50% of ascorbic acid, the percentage of these substances in the above listed pharmacological agents may differ slightly.
The cost starts from 30 rubles. In most cases, domestic drugs are much cheaper than imported ones. According to customers, the effectiveness and composition of Russian and foreign vitamins are on the same level.
This video contains detailed instructions for using Ascorutin.
Ascorutin is a vitamin complex that is widely used as an additional source of nutrients in the treatment of infectious diseases. The tool has practically no contraindications. It can be given even to children whose age has reached 12 years.
