Efica-Cee/Efica-Cee 500

Efica-Cee/Efica-Cee 500

Manufacturer:

Pharma Dynamic

Distributor:

Pharma Dynamic
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 5 mL Efica-Cee syr Ascorbic acid 100 mg, Zn 10 mg. Per Efica-Cee 500 cap Ascorbic acid 500 mg (equiv to Na ascorbate 562.5 mg)
Indications/Uses
Efica-Cee Treatment & prevention of vit C & Zn deficiencies. Efica-Cee 500 Treatment & prevention ascorbic acid deficiency & scurvy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Efica-Cee syr Nutritional supplement Adult 2.5-5 mL, childn 9-13 yr 2.5-5 mL, 4-8 yr 2.5 mL, 1-3 yr 1.25 mL. To be taken once daily. Adjunct in the management of acute diarrhea together w/ reduced osmolarity ORS Infant ≥6 mth 5 mL, <6 mth 2.5 mL. To be taken once daily during acute diarrhea episode for 10-14 days even when diarrhea has already stopped. Efica-Cee 500 cap Adult 1 cap daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Cap: Swallow whole, do not crush/chew.
Special Precautions
Ascorbic acid: Patients w/ hyperoxaluria & G6PD deficiency. May induce tolerance w/ prolonged use of high doses. Zn (acute overdosage): Avoid use of emetics or gastric lavage. Routinely monitor Zn status in patients receiving long-term TPN. May lead to Cu deficiency w/ associated sideroblastic anemia & neutropenia on prolonged administration of high doses. Zn toxicity after the use of contaminated water in haemodialysis soln.
Adverse Reactions
Diarrhea & other GI disturbances; hyperoxaluria, formation of renal Ca oxalate calculi & hemodialysis (patients w/ G6PD deficiency); fatigue, flushing, insomnia, & sleepiness.
Drug Interactions
Not to be given for the 1st mth after starting desferrioxamine treatment.
MIMS Class
Vitamin C / Vitamins & Minerals (Paediatric)
ATC Classification
A11GA01 - ascorbic acid (vit C) ; Belongs to the class of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Used as dietary supplements.
A11GB - Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), combinations ; Used as dietary supplements.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Efica-Cee syr
Packing/Price
((ponkan flavor)) 120 mL x 1's (P139.5/bottle)
Form
Efica-Cee 500 cap 562.5 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P575/box)
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