EC-Vit 6 mg+200 mg+50 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Betacarotene vitamin c vitamin e
Company	Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Prevention of coronary heart diseases
Prevention of certain types of cancer
Prevention of aging
Protection against free radical damage from excessive exercise
Protection against free radical damage from illness
Protection against free radical damage from air pollution
Protection against free radical damage from smoke
Protection against free radical damage from radiation
Protection against free radical damage from pesticides

Pharmacology

Beta carotene conversion to vitamin A
Retinol biochemical functions
Vitamin C as a powerful reducing agent
Vitamin C deficiency causing scurvy
Vitamin C as a cofactor in biological processes
Vitamin C for synthesis of adrenal steroid hormones
Vitamin C for defense against infection
Vitamin E as a defense against oxidative stress
Tocopherol's role in mopping up peroxide radicals

Dosage & Administration

Oral administration
Adult dose of 1 tablet daily

Interaction

Cholestyramine causing decreased absorption of β carotene
Oral contraceptives reducing circulating vitamin C levels
Vitamin E enhancing anticoagulant activity of drugs
High doses of vitamin E impairing intestinal absorption of vitamins A and K

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any components

Side Effects

Hypercarotenosis from large intake of carotenoids
Vitamin C causing gastrointestinal upset in large doses
Vitamin E causing diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue in large doses

Pregnancy & Lactation

No teratogenic effects in humans
Caution in prescribing to pregnant women

Precautions & Warnings

Caution for heavy smokers and alcoholics with β carotene
Caution with hyperoxaluria for vitamin C
Caution with anticoagulant drugs for vitamin E

Therapeutic Class

Anti-oxidant Multivitamin preparations

Storage Conditions

Dry place below 30˚C

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