Recoveron C (Acexamic Acid, Acexamate Sodium)
Active Ingredient: Acexamic Acid, Acexamate Sodium
Dosage: 5 g/100 g
Route of Administration: Oral, Local
Dosage Form: Cream
Quantity per package: 1 unit
Availability: Out of stock
Why is Recoveron C not used in the USA?
Recoveron C is not used in the USA likely because the active ingredients (Acexamic Acid and Acexamate Sodium) are not approved by the FDA for the treatment of gastrointestinal ulcers or they have not been marketed in the U.S. due to the presence of other more commonly prescribed medications that are already well-established in the market.
Similar Recoveron C Drugs Available in the USA
Below are drugs available in the USA similar to Recoveron C that are used to treat gastrointestinal ulcers, categorized by their mechanism of action or specific use:
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
H2 Blockers
Antacids and Acid Reducers
Other Medications for Ulcer Treatment
What is Recoveron C?
Recoveron C is a medicinal cream that can be taken orally to treat gastrointestinal ulcers, protecting the mucosa of the stomach and intestine. These active ingredients work by protecting the mucosa of the stomach and intestines, helping to promote healing and prevent further damage from acid. The cream can be also applied locally to wounds and burns without infection, where it is necessary to speed up the healing process.
Indications
This cream is used to treat wounds without infection where it is necessary to accelerate the healing process (surgical traumatic wounds, episiotomies, varicose ulcers, pressure ulcers, 1st and 2nd degree burns, nipple cracks).
Dosage and administration
The route of administration is local. Apply one to two times a day, after asepsis and antisepsis of the wound(s). For best results, it is advisable to apply Recoveron C on a gauze, instead of directly on the wound. The use of gauze is not essential due to its pharmaceutical presentation of cosmetic appearance.
Popularity and Use in Specific Countries
Recoveron C is popular in several countries where there might be higher prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders or where alternative treatment options are less available or more expensive. It is commonly used in parts of Latin America and some Asian countries where these conditions are prevalent and the medication has been found effective and affordable.
Contraindications
The cream is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side effects
Recoveron C has shown good tolerance, except for some cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of its excipients.
Overdose
The cream has been used in many conditions where the integrity of the skin has been damaged in varying degrees of injury. No signs of toxicity have been reported.
Interaction
The cream is applied locally and is not absorbed. Studies revealed no interactions.