Limontar, 250 mg 30 pcs.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: metabolic agent.

TATX code: A15.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics: Limontar® is a regulator of tissue metabolism, increases redox processes, formation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which causes its antihypoxic and antioxidant properties due to which the drug has the ability:

– to activate the functions of organs and tissues;

– to increase the reactivity of the body;

– to improve the course of pregnancy, fetal growth and development;

– increase mental and physical performance;

– increase secretion of gastric juice, formation of hydrochloric acid, increase appetite;

– reduce toxic effects of alcohol.

The action of the drug Limontar® is seen 10-20 minutes after oral administration.

Pharmacokinetics: succinic and citric acids are completely broken down to water and carbon dioxide; there is no accumulation in the body.

Indications

As a means to increase the nonspecific reactivity of the body of pregnant women, improve its adaptive and compensatory-protective capabilities in order to prevent complications due to hypoxia, fetal malnutrition, and miscarriage.

As a “test breakfast” when studying the secretory and acid-forming functions of the stomach (the diagnostic significance of the drug Limontar® and histamine are equivalent).

To prevent alcohol intoxication; in the treatment of acute alcoholic intoxication of mild to moderate severity to reduce the toxic effects of alcohol and post-intoxication disorders; in complex therapy for the treatment of binge drinking in patients with chronic alcoholism.

During the period of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, for the complex treatment of asthenovegetative disorders (general weakness, decreased performance, appetite).

Pharmacological effect

Pharmacotherapeutic group: metabolic agent.

ATX code: A15.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics: the drug Limontar® is a regulator of tissue metabolism, enhances redox processes, the formation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which determines its antihypoxic and antioxidant properties, due to which the drug has the ability to:

· activate the functions of organs and tissues;

Increase the body’s reactivity;

· improve the course of pregnancy, growth and development of the fetus;

· increase mental and physical performance;

· enhance the secretion of gastric juice, the formation of hydrochloric acid, increase appetite;

· reduce the toxic effect of alcohol.

The effect of Limontar® appears 10-20 minutes after oral administration.

Pharmacokinetics: succinic and citric acids are completely decomposed to water and carbon dioxide, accumulation in the body does not occur.

Special instructions

The tablet must be dissolved before use.

Effect on the ability to drive vehicles and machinery: The use of the drug does not affect the ability to perform potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions (driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms, the work of a dispatcher, operator).

Active ingredient

Succinic acid, Citric acid

Composition

Active ingredients:

succinic acid – 200 mg,

citric acid monohydrate – 50 mg;

Excipient:

magnesium stearate – 3 mg.

Pregnancy

The use of the drug during pregnancy is possible in the first trimester (at 12-14 weeks of pregnancy), the second trimester (at 24-26 weeks of pregnancy) and the third trimester (10-25 days before birth), on the recommendation of an obstetrician-gynecologist (see sections “Indications for use”, “Method of administration and doses”).

The use of the drug during breastfeeding is not recommended (due to the lack of research results on the effectiveness and safety of the drug during this period).

Contraindications

Increased
sensitivity to drug components, arterial hypertension, ischemic
heart disease (including angina), glaucoma, gastric ulcer and
duodenum in the acute stage, late gestosis (severe form).

Side Effects

Pain in the epigastric region may occur (usually these phenomena go away on their own within 3-5 minutes); allergic reactions; increased secretion of gastric juice; increased blood pressure.

Interaction

Weakens the effect of sleeping pills and tranquilizers.

Overdose

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To date, no cases of overdose have been registered.

Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C

Shelf life

3 years

Manufacturer

Biotics, Russia