Succinic acid

Succinic acid is not so much an active ingredient as an important building block in the body's metabolic processes. It can also be referred to as succinic acid or butanedioic acid. It is colorless, odorless and a crystalline solid. Succinic acid is a component of the citrate cycle and is used to break down glucose. Succinic acid is produced here as an intermediate product. It also occurs in the urea cycle. As E363, it is also often used as a flavor enhancer in food. It is also used in the production of dyes, in plasticizers and solvents.

Succinic acid acts as an electron donor in the citrate cycle during the synthesis of fumaric acid and FADH2. Succinic acid is also said to have antibiotic properties, but these have not yet been proven. Succinic acid can also be used against alcohol-induced hangovers as it is responsible for the breakdown of acetaldehyde. It can also be used for the production of carbohydrates and amino acids.

Always take succinic acid exactly as described in the package leaflet or as advised by your doctor.

Adults:

The usual recommended dose is 22 mg 1-3 times a week .

The recommended dose for acute symptoms is 22 mg daily for 3 days .

Succinic acid is used intramuscularly (application into the muscle), subcutaneously (application under the skin) or intradermally (application into the skin).

Children & adolescents:

The usual recommended dose is 22 mg 1-3 times a week .

The recommended dose for acute symptoms is 22 mg daily for 3 days .

Succinic acid is used intramuscularly (application into the muscle), subcutaneously (application under the skin) or intradermally (application into the skin).

The following side effects may occur:

• Allergic reactions
• Hypersensitivity reactions

There are no known interactions, as no studies have been carried out.

Succinic acid must NOT be taken in the following cases:

• In case of allergy to succinic acid

Succinic acid can be used from the age of 12.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, succinic acid can be used after consultation with your doctor .

Succinic acid owes its name to the Latin term for succinum, oramber. It was discovered by Georgius Agricola in 1546 during the heating of amber.