UNIVIT ® - Ascorbic Acid

UNIVIT ® is a drug based on ascorbic acid

THERAPEUTIC GROUP: Vitamin supplements: ascorbic acid

IndicationsAction mechanismStudies and clinical effectiveness Usage and dosage instructionsWarnings Pregnancy and lactationInteractionsContraindicationsUndesirable effects

Indications UNIVIT ® - Ascorbic Acid

UNIVIT ® is used in the prevention and treatment of vitamin C deficiencies.

Mechanism of action UNIVIT ® - Ascorbic acid

Vitamin C deficiency, fortunately very rare today and limited almost exclusively to cases of severe malnutrition, is characterized by a particularly dangerous symptomatology, for which it is essential to fix immediate remedies.

The physio-pathological repercussions of these deficits affect different organs and systems in which ascorbic acid, either as a cofactor or as the main protagonist, contributes to maintaining their functional and structural properties.

Carnitine synthesis and control of lipid metabolism, biosynthesis of steroid hormones and catecholamines and endocrine control, direct and indirect antioxidant activity and protection from oxidative damage of reactive oxygen species, collagen synthesis and structuring of connective tissues, represent only some of the most important functions of ascorbic acid, whose reduction would significantly compromise its success.

Studies carried out and clinical efficacy

1. VITAMIN EC ERADICANT THERAPY OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI

A study demonstrating that the intake of vitamin C and vitamin E during the antibiotic eradication therapy of Helicobacter Pylori can increase the success of the therapy by about 10%.

2. VITAMIN EC PROSTATIC DISEASE

Epidemiological study that shows how the intake of vitamin C and vitamin E may be inversely related to the incidence of prostate cancer, thus demonstrating the important role of diet in carcinogenesis.

3. VITAMIN EC HEALTH STATUS

Supplementation with one gram of vitamin C, combined with a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, is particularly important in maintaining optimal health.

Method of use and dosage

UNIVIT ®

Effervescent tablets 1000 mg of ascorbic acid:

in the adult individual, the treatment of vitamin C deficiency should include the administration of 1 gram per day of this vitamin.

Variations in the doses used could be recommended by your doctor, especially for the treatment of serious and symptomatological deficiencies.

Warnings UNIVIT ® - Ascorbic Acid

Although therapy with UNIVIT ® is devoid of side effects, if performed according to medical indications, the intake of ascorbic acid, especially when continued for prolonged periods of time, could increase the risk of onset of uro and nephrolithiasis.

For this reason the doctor should carefully evaluate the patient's state of health and in particular the kidney function and the related blood chemistry parameters.

The same treatment should be reserved for patients suffering from G6PD deficiency, thalassemia and other erythrocytic diseases.

UNIVIT ® contains sucrose, therefore its intake should take place under medical supervision in patients suffering from diabetes or glucose / fructose malabsorption syndromes

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING

The intake of UNIVIT ® is indicated during pregnancy and the subsequent lactation period to cope with the increased vitamin C requirement characteristic of the gestational period.

Of course the whole treatment must be supervised by your doctor, in order to avoid the appearance of side effects.

Interactions

In the event that other active ingredients should also be taken at the same time, it would be useful to consult your doctor, in order to adapt the dosage of ascorbic acid optimally, preserving the same pharmacokinetic characteristics.

UNIVIT ® Contraindications - Ascorbic Acid

UNIVIT ® is contraindicated in patients suffering from gastrointestinal or hypersensitive disorders of the active substance or one of its excipients.

Undesirable effects - Side effects

While the ascorbic acid intake according to medical indications is almost devoid of particular side effects, the abuse of this vitamin could be associated with the appearance of gastrointestinal disorders, uro and nephrolithiasis.