LIMCEE CHW-TAB

Overview

LIMCEE CHW-TAB is a Schedule H drug.

LIMCEE CHW-TAB is composed of: SODIUM ASCORBATE (450 MG), ASCORBIC ACID (100 MG)


Ascorbic acid is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiency. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) occurs naturally in foods such as citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin C is important for bones and connective tissues, muscles, and blood vessels. Vitamin C also helps the body absorb iron, which is needed for red blood cell production.

Usage

ASCORBIC ACID is generally used to treat: Common Cold, Methaemoglobinaemia, Scurvy, Tyrosinemia, Vitamin C Deficiency, Glaucoma, Constipation, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Infertility, Diabetes Mellitus, Arthritis, Osteoporosis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Generally considered as Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Generally considered as Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

LIMCEE CHW-TAB is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for LIMCEE CHW-TAB and its Constituents



  • Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking ascorbic acid.
  • The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
  • Ascorbic acid gum may be chewed as long as desired and then thrown away.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
  • Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, high iron level in the blood, anemia, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breast-feeding. 

Rare Side-Effects

ASCORBIC ACID : Loose Motion, Nausea, Vomit

Technical Classification

ASCORBIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Once Daily60%
2 Times Daily21%
3 Times Daily5%
Others4%

What was the Dosage Advised?

1TAB84%
500mg9%

Directions with respect to food?

After Food100%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days23%
15 Days15%
7 Days14%
10 Days12%
5 Days10%
14 Days6%
21 Days4%
20 Days3%
42 Days3%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs1%
5 to 12yrs2%
12 to 18yrs4%
18 to 35yrs39%
35 to 50yrs23%
50 to 60yrs13%
60 to 70yrs10%
70yrs and above8%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females64%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Gynaecologist33%
Orthopaedist20%
Surgeon14%
Physician9%
Urologist4%
Cardiologist3%
Neurologist2%
Oncologist2%
Pulmonologist2%
None2%
Internist1%
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician1%
General Practitioner1%
Pediatrician1%
Gastroenterologist1%
Rheumatologist1%
Neurosurgeon1%
General Surgery1%
Ophthalmologist1%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)22%
SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY)10%
LFT (SCREENING)10%

Available Alternatives for LIMCEE CHW-TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

LIMCEE CHW-TABINR 11.5 for 15 TABLETSSODIUM ASCORBATE 450 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 100 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

C-VIT TABINR 15 for 10 TABLETSSODIUM ASCORBATE 394 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 150 MG
CELIN CHW-TABINR 15.33 for 20 TABLETSSODIUM ASCORBATE 338 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 200 MG
CITRAVITE TABINR 59 for 15 TABLETSSODIUM ASCORBATE 450 MG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 80 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 35 MG, ZINC 5 MG, L-LEUCINE 1 MG, L-VALINE 1 MG, DL-METHIONINE 1 MG, L-THREONINE 1 MG
SUKCEE TABINR 10.35 for 10 TABLETSSODIUM ASCORBATE 338 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 200 MG