Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Maintaining immunity is now the most important thing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Not surprisingly, taking vitamins is now highly recommended.
Taking vitamins is expected to increase immunity and fight corona virus infection. In addition, vitamins also contain antioxidants that can heal and prevent inflammation.
There are several vitamins that are recommended for Covid-19 patients. The following is a list of recommended vitamins in accordance with the Covid-19 Management Guidelines 3rd Edition compiled by the Association of Indonesian Doctors.
1.Vitamins for asymptomatic Covid-19 patients
Vitamin C, with options:
– Vitamin C non-acidic tablets 500 mg/6-8 hours orally (for 14 days)
– Vitamin C lozenges 500 mg/12 hours orally (for 30 days)
– Multivitamin containing Vitamin C 1-2 tablets/24 hours (for 30 days)
– Recommended multivitamins that contain vitamins C, B, E, Zinc
Vitamin D
– Supplements: 400 IU-1000 IU/day (available as tablets, capsules, effervescent tablets, chewable tablets, lozenges, soft capsules, powders, syrups)
– Drugs 1000-5000 IU / day (available in the form of 1000 IU tablets and 5000 IU chewable tablets.
2. Vitamins for mild Covid-19 patients pasien
Vitamin C, with options:
– Vitamin C non-acidic tablets 500 mg/6-8 hours orally (for 14 days)
– Lozenges of vitamin C 500 mg/12 hours orally (for 30 days)
– Multivitamin containing Vitamin C 1-2 tablets/24 hours (for 30 days)
– Recommended multivitamins that contain vitamins C, B, E, Zinc
Vitamin D
– Supplements: 400 IU-1000 IU/day (available as tablets, capsules, effervescent tablets, chewable tablets, lozenges, soft capsules, powders, syrups)
– Drugs 1000-5000 IU / day (available in the form of 1000 IU tablets and 5000 IU chewable tablets.
3. Vitamins for moderate Covid-19 patients
In moderate-grade Covid-19 patients, the administration of vitamins is done intravenously because moderate-grade patients generally already have pneumonia and are hospitalized.
4. Vitamins for critical grade Covid-19 patients pasien
Severe or critical COVID-19 patients require treatment at the hospital. Vitamins are administered intravenously according to a doctor’s prescription.
In addition to taking vitamins for Covid, also take medicines that have been prescribed by a doctor. Doctors will prescribe medicines in accordance with the Covid-19 Management Guidelines that have been distributed to doctors throughout Indonesia.
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