EC Tablet

Vitamin C + Vitamin E
200 mg + 50 mg
Orion Pharma Ltd.
Pack size 20's pack
Unite Price 6.02 BDT

Indications

EC Tablet is used for: Keratosis, Rough skin, Wrinkles associated with aging, Alzheimer's disease, Cancer Prevention, dementia, degenerative diseases, coronary heart diseases, end stage renal disease, growth and repair of body tissue, bone, skin, teeth and hair.

Adult Dose

Adult One tablet/capsule daily or as directed by a physician.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Precautions

Hypervitaminosis. Avoid use in early pregnancy. Patients on anti coagulant therapy should not use ascorbic acid prolonged period of time.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Vit C: Deferroxamine, hormonal contraceptives, flufenazine, warfarin, elemental iron, salicylates, warfarin, fluphenazine, disulfiram, mexiletine, vitamin B12. Vit E: Colestyramine, colestipol, and orlistat may interfere with vitamin E absorption. High doses of vitamin E potentiates the anticoagulant action of warfarin. Large doses of vitamin E may impair response to iron supplementation.

Side Effects

Side effects of Vitamin C + Vitamin E : Generally, this preparation is well-tolerated. Diarrhea may occasionally occur during treatment with beta carotene and the skin may assume a slightly yellow discoloration. The side-effects of vitamin A are reversible. Vitamin C and vitamin E may cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal disturbances.

Mode of Action

Vitamin C: Necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair; plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions as well as other metabolic pathways including synthesis of catecholamines, carnitine, and steroids; also plays a role in conversion of folic acid to folinic acid. Vitamin E plays a role in protecting red blood cells against hemolysis; has protective effects against free radicals on polyunsaturated fatty acids found in cell membranes; plays a role in preventing oxidation of vitamin A and C.

Note

EC 200 mg + 50 mg Tablet generic name is Vitamin C + Vitamin E. EC 200 mg + 50 mg Tablet is manufactured by Orion Pharma Ltd.EC is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on EC Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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