Astagen 4 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 22.07 (1 x 30: ৳ 662.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 662.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Astaxanthin |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Strong antioxidant
- Improves cardiovascular health
- Improves immune function
- Improves condition of skin
- Protects skin from sun damage
- 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
- Transported to the liver via lymph and blood
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
- Different dosages for different benefits: 4 mg, 4-8 mg, 8-12 mg, 16 mg
Interaction
- Concomitant intake with certain medications may reduce absorption rate
Contraindications
- Contraindicated for those with known allergies to Astaxanthin
Side Effects
- No severe side effects reported
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Both pregnant women and lactating mothers should avoid supplements
Overdose Effects
- No case of overdose reported
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the class of supplements & adjuvant therapy
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool and dry place
- Away from direct light
- Keep out of reach of children