AztaCap 4 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Astaxanthin
Company Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd

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

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
  • Contained in high-density lipoprotein part of plasma
  • Highest concentration in small intestine, subcutaneous fat, abdominal fat, spleen, liver, heart, kidney, and skin
  • Lowest in the muscles

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 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

Supplements & adjuvant therapy

Storage Conditions

Store in cool and dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children

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