Asta King 2 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.05 (1 x 15: ৳ 150.75)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.75
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Astaxanthin |
Company | Drug international ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Strong antioxidant
- Improves cardiovascular health (Atherosclerosis, reduce cholesterol)
- Improves immune function
- Improves condition of skin
- Protects skin from sun damage (Reduces wrinkles, pimples and other signs of aging)
- Improves recovery from central nervous system injuries
- Protects from Parkinson's disease, Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Protects eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration
- Reduces inflammation (Arthritis)
- Reduces risk of infertility
Pharmacology
- Acts as antioxidant by suppressing singlet oxygen
- Inhibits lipid peroxidation
- Reduces harmful free radicals
- Absorbed by passive diffusion into the intestinal epithelium
- Incorporated into lipoproteins and transported to the liver
Dosage & Administration
- Adults (18 years and older): Daily dose is 4 mg
- Should be taken along with or immediately prior to meals in the morning
- 4 mg: As a strong antioxidant, improves cardiovascular health, improves immune function
- 4-8 mg: Improves condition of skin, protects skin from sun damage, improves recovery from central nervous system injuries, protects eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration
- 8-12 mg: Reduces inflammation
- 16 mg: Reduces risk of infertility
Interaction
Concomitant intake with Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Mineral oil, Orlistat may reduce absorption rate
Contraindications
Contraindicated for those with known allergies to Astaxanthin
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnant women and lactating mothers should avoid supplements due to lack of safety data
Overdose Effects
No reported case of overdose
Side Effects
No severe side effects reported
Therapeutic Class
Supplements & adjuvant therapy
Storage Conditions
Store in cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children