Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for LIMCEE CHW-TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Rare Side-Effects
- 7 Technical Classification
- 8 Prescription Statistics
- 8.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 8.2 What was the Dosage Advised?
- 8.3 Directions with respect to food?
- 8.4 How long was it prescribed?
- 8.5 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 8.6 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 8.7 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 8.8 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 9 Available Alternatives for LIMCEE CHW-TAB
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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, OsteoporosisFrequently 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, VomitTechnical Classification
ASCORBIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTSPrescription 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 Daily | 60% |
2 Times Daily | 21% |
3 Times Daily | 5% |
Others | 4% |
What was the Dosage Advised?
1TAB | 84% |
500mg | 9% |
Directions with respect to food?
After Food | 100% |
How long was it prescribed?
30 Days | 23% |
15 Days | 15% |
7 Days | 14% |
10 Days | 12% |
5 Days | 10% |
14 Days | 6% |
21 Days | 4% |
20 Days | 3% |
42 Days | 3% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
Below 5yrs | 1% |
5 to 12yrs | 2% |
12 to 18yrs | 4% |
18 to 35yrs | 39% |
35 to 50yrs | 23% |
50 to 60yrs | 13% |
60 to 70yrs | 10% |
70yrs and above | 8% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 64% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Gynaecologist | 33% |
Orthopaedist | 20% |
Surgeon | 14% |
Physician | 9% |
Urologist | 4% |
Cardiologist | 3% |
Neurologist | 2% |
Oncologist | 2% |
Pulmonologist | 2% |
None | 2% |
Internist | 1% |
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 1% |
General Practitioner | 1% |
Pediatrician | 1% |
Gastroenterologist | 1% |
Rheumatologist | 1% |
Neurosurgeon | 1% |
General Surgery | 1% |
Ophthalmologist | 1% |
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-TAB | INR 11.5 for 15 TABLETS | SODIUM ASCORBATE 450 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 100 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
C-VIT TAB | INR 15 for 10 TABLETS | SODIUM ASCORBATE 394 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 150 MG |
CELIN CHW-TAB | INR 15.33 for 20 TABLETS | SODIUM ASCORBATE 338 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 200 MG |
CITRAVITE TAB | INR 59 for 15 TABLETS | SODIUM 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 TAB | INR 10.35 for 10 TABLETS | SODIUM ASCORBATE 338 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 200 MG |