Limonar, instructions for indications, dosing, side effects and contraindications

"Limonar", the instruction indicates, is released in the form of soluble tablets, which contain 50 mg of citric acid monohydrate and 200 mg of succinic acid. Combined drug regulates metabolism in organic tissues. It acts as an antihypoxic and antioxidant agent, increases appetite, reduces the toxic effect of ethanol on the body.

"Limonar", the doctors' reviews confirm, stimulates the oxidation-reduction processes, breathing and the formation of ATP, improves the body's ability to adapt. Affects positively the work of internal organs and tissues, activates the production of gastric juice, the synthesis of hydrochloric acid; Increases the contractility of the striated muscles, smooth muscles; Gives strength at additional loads, raises blood pressure; Accelerates the decomposition of ethanol and acetaldehyde in the body. The effect of the drug manifests itself within 10-20 minutes after administration.
Metabolism of succinic and citric acid occurs completely with the formation of water and carbon dioxide. The starting materials do not accumulate in the tissues of the body.

"Limonar", instructions for indications

The drug is prescribed:
With nonspecific increased reactivity of the body in pregnant women;
For prophylaxis of complications of fetal hypoxia, arising from spontaneous unplanned abortion;
For the prevention of alcohol intoxication;
At alcoholic intoxication of easy or average stage;
With asthenovegetative syndrome, which is manifested by asthenia, decreased efficiency, loss of appetite;
In the study of the stomach in adults as a means for "trial breakfast."

"Limonar", instructions for dosing

The drug is consumed before meals, pre-dissolving in a liquid, you can use simple or mineral water, juices.
To prevent alcohol intoxication, you need to take 250 mg of "Limonar". It is recommended to prescribe in advance, before drinking ethanol for 20-60 minutes.
For the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, the drug should be taken 3-4 times a day, in a dose of 250 mg. The course is designed for a duration of 4 to 10 days. The doctor can prescribe "Limonar" as a monotherapy or include the drug in a complex treatment with other medicines.
To increase appetite, the dose is 250 mg, in 1-3 hours per day before meals. The course of treatment is calculated from 3 to 5 days; When feeling heaviness in the epigastric zone, use the drug after eating.

"Limonar" in pregnancy is prescribed at the time of gestation of the fetus 12-14 weeks with a daily dose of 250 mg for 10 days. At the time of gestation of the fetus 24-26 weeks - a daily dose of 250 mg for 10 days. For 10-25 days before the expected delivery - a daily dose of 250 mg for 10 days. The total dose for the entire period of pregnancy the doctor appoints individually from 5 g to 7.5 g.

When examining the stomach, one tablet of the drug is recommended to dissolve in 10-15 ml of water.

"Limonar", instruction for side effect

In rare cases, there were signs of gastralgia, increased secretion of gastric juice. Increased pressure in patients with hypertension.

"Limonar", instruction for contraindications

The drug can not be administered:
Hypersensitivity to one of the components;
Arterial hypertension;
Established ischemic heart disease;
The diagnosis of angina pectoris;
Exacerbation of stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcer;
Glaucoma;
Severe late gestosis.

When appointing "Limonatore" should take into account its ability to inhibit the action of anxiolytic drugs and barbiturates.

It is allowed to release the drug in pharmacies without giving a doctor's prescription.