A-Care 6 mg+200 mg+50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (20's pack: ৳ 50.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Betacarotene vitamin c vitamin e |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-oxidant Multivitamin preparations
Indications
- Prevention of coronary heart diseases
- Prevention of certain types of cancer
- Aging
- Protection against free radical damage caused by exercise
- Protection against free radical damage caused by illness
- Protection against free radical damage caused by medications
- Protection against free radical damage caused by air pollution
- Protection against free radical damage caused by smoke
- Protection against free radical damage caused by radiation
- Protection against free radical damage caused by pesticides
Pharmacology
- Beta carotene converted to vitamin A when required
- Retinol functions on retina, growth, tissue differentiation, and immunological response
- Vitamin C is a powerful reducing agent
- Vitamin C is a cofactor in numerous biological processes
- Vitamin C is essential for the conversion of proline to hydroxyproline
- Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of adrenal steroid hormones
- Vitamin C is important in the defense against infection
- Vitamin E acts as a defense against oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation
Dosage & Administration
- Administered orally
- Adult dose is 1 tablet daily or as prescribed by physician
Interaction
- Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Neomycin decrease absorption of beta carotene
- Oral contraceptives containing estrogen, Tetracycline, and Aspirin reduce circulating vitamin C levels
- Vitamin E enhances the anticoagulant activity of anticoagulant drugs
- High doses of vitamin E impair intestinal absorption of vitamins A and K
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of the components
Side Effects
- High and prolonged exposure to beta carotene can cause hypercarotenosis
- Vitamin C in larger doses may lead to gastrointestinal upset and renal stone formation
- Doses over 800 mg of vitamin E may cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramps, fatigue, reduced resistance to bacterial infection, and transiently raised blood pressure
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No teratogenic effects in humans
- Caution should be taken in prescribing to pregnant women
Precautions & Warnings
- Beta carotene may cause harm to heavy smokers and alcoholics
- Vitamin C should be given with caution to patients with hyperoxaluria
- Vitamin E should be used with caution in patients taking anticoagulant drugs
Storage Conditions
- Dry place below 30˚C