What are the uses of Maecran?

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1. What is the main active ingredient of Maecran?

Maecran medicine contains the following ingredients with corresponding concentrations:
Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E): 200mg (equivalent to 200 I.U of Vitamin E); Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): 250mg; β-Carotene 30% suspension: 10mg (equivalent to 3.0 mg β-Caroten); Zinc Oxide: 9,337mg (7.5 mg Elemental Zinc); Copper Oxide: 1.252mg (equivalent to 1.0mg Copper); 0.1% Selenium powder: 15mg (equivalent to 15 μg Selenium); Manganese Sulfate: 4,613mg (equivalent to 1.5mg Manganese). The system of excipients is as follows: White beeswax, Lecithin, Soybean oil, Gelatin, Concentrated Gelatin, D-Sorbitol Solution; Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate, Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate, Tar Color, Ethyl Vanillin; Titanium Oxide.
Absorption characteristics of some ingredients in Maecran:
Tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Similarly, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is also well absorbed orally with blood concentrations of vitamin C about 10 to 20 mcg/mL, the binding ratio of vitamin C to plasma proteins about 25% and the volume of faeces. The distribution of vitamin C in the body is quite large. After entering the body, a part of vitamin C is converted to an inactive form and is eliminated mainly in the urine. β-Carotene (vitamin A derivative) is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and parenteral route. However, to be absorbed into the body through the gastrointestinal tract, it is necessary to have a sufficient amount of the necessary emulsifier, which is bile acids, vitamin A binding to plasma proteins is relatively low, distributed in some organs, most in the liver. Vitamin A is metabolized mainly by the liver, eliminated mainly by the kidneys and partly in the bile.

2. What effect does Maecran have?

Maecran drug is indicated in the following cases:
Anti-aging; Provide clear vitamins for pregnant women when needed, lactating women, debilitated, senile people; Maecran improves the following symptoms in the case of disorders of the peripheral circulation and in the beginning of weakness: pain in the neck/shoulders, frostbite, chills in the limbs; Maecran has the effect of improving skin pigmentation (Melassma, freckles); Prevent bleeding teeth, nose bleeding. In some cases, doctors may prescribe Maecran acne medication to supplement vitamin and mineral deficiencies for people with acne skin.

3. Dosage of Maecran

Maecran dosage for children 12 years of age and older and adults: take 1 Maecran capsule per day, taken after meals. Note that the dose and duration of treatment with Maecran can be adjusted depending on the doctor's prescription and the patient's condition.

4. Contraindications of Maecran

Do not use Maecran in the following cases:
Patient is sensitive to the ingredients of Maecran drug; Patients with Wilson's disease ; Children under 12 years old.

5. Warnings and cautions when using Maecran

Use caution when administering Maecran to the following patients:
Patients with increased urinary oxalate; Be careful when administering Maecran to pregnant or lactating women; People with dysfunction of the heart and circulatory system; Patients with kidney failure; Decrease in blood protein. Use of vitamin A should not exceed 5000 I.U / day, should follow the doctor's instructions on the dose and use of Maecran. Consult a physician immediately if clinical symptoms do not improve after one month of treatment with Maecran.
Maecran may interfere with the detection of glucose in urine tests. Overdose with Maecran may experience symptoms such as vomiting, increased oxalateuria, congestive heart failure. There is no specific antidote for Maecran, only conventional measures such as induction of vomiting, gastric lavage, symptomatic and supportive treatment are used.

6. Undesirable effects of the drug Maecran

In the process of using Maecran, some unwanted effects may be encountered as follows:
In some cases, patients using Maecran may experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, itching, upset stomach. stomach upset, diarrhea or constipation, erythema... then you should stop using Maecran and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Periods and menstrual bleeding may change while taking Maecran. In women taking oral contraceptives or in patients with a high risk of thrombosis taking Maecran may increase the risk of blood clots. In case of long-term and high-dose use of Maecran, it can cause tolerance.

7. Interactions of Maecran with other drugs

Concomitant administration of Maecran with antialdosterone or triamterene may lead to increased urinary oxalate; Do not use Maecran concurrently with drugs: phosphate salts, calcium salts, tetracyclines, antacids. Do not drink tea containing tannin while taking Maecran.

8. What should be noted when using Maecran for pregnant women?

There have been many reports of teratogenicity if the pregnant mother took too much Vitamin A (more than 10,000 I.U/day), especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Therefore, caution should be taken when using Maecran for pregnant women and planning to become pregnant, in case pregnant women need to take Vitamin A, they should not take more than 5,000 IU per day.
Hopefully, through the above article, you have better understand the information about Maecran drug to have an effective way to use it and avoid unwanted side effects. In addition, you can also consult a doctor, professional pharmacist before use.
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