Astagen 2 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.03 (1 x 30: ৳ 361.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 361.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Astaxanthin |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Strong antioxidant
- Improves cardiovascular health (Atherosclerosis, reduce cholesterol)
- Improves immune function
- Improves condition of skin
- Protects skin from damage caused by sun (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
- Reduces oxidative damage to DNA
- Decreases the risk for many types of cancer
- Stabilizes blood sugar
Pharmacology
- Acts as an antioxidant by dual mode of action
- Suppresses 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
- Daily dose for adults (18 years and older) 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 (Arthritis)
- 16 mg: Reduces risk of infertility
Interaction
- Concomitant intake with Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Mineral oil, Orlistat may reduce the absorption rate
Contraindications
- Contraindicated for those with known allergies to Astaxanthin
Side Effects
- No severe side effects reported yet
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnant women and lactating mothers should avoid Astaxanthin supplements as no safety data has been found yet
Overdose Effects
- No case of overdose has occurred
Therapeutic Class
- Supplements & adjuvant therapy
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool and dry place, away from direct light
- Keep out of reach of children