Asta King 2 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.05 (1 x 15: ৳ 150.75)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.75

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Astaxanthin
Company Drug international ltd
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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

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