Oxitab 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 | Mst pharma |
Indications
- Prevention of coronary heart diseases
- Prevention of certain types of cancer
- Aging prevention
- Protection against free radical damage
- Protection against excessive exercise
- Protection against illness
- Protection against air pollution
- Protection against smoke damage
- Protection against radiation damage
- Protection against pesticide damage
Pharmacology
- Beta carotene: Converted to vitamin A when required
- Vitamin C:
- Powerful reducing agent
- Cofactor in biological processes
- Essential for conversion of proline to hydroxyproline
- Essential for synthesis of adrenal steroid hormones
- Vitamin E:
- Defense against oxidative stress
- Defense against lipid peroxidation
- Mops up peroxide radicals in cell membranes
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Adult dose: 1 tablet daily
Interaction
- Decreased absorption due to cholestyramine, colestipol, neomycin
- Reduced vitamin C levels during prolonged administration of oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of its components
Side Effects
- Beta carotene:
- Hypercarotenosis
- Yellowish skin coloration
- Vitamin C:
- Gastrointestinal tract upset
- Renal stone formation
- Vitamin E:
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain or cramps
- Fatigue
- Reduced resistance to bacterial infection
- Raised blood pressure
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No teratogenic effects
- Caution in prescribing to pregnant women
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential harm to heavy smokers and alcoholics
- Caution for patients with hyperoxaluria
- Caution for patients taking anticoagulant drugs
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-oxidant Multivitamin preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in a dry place below 30°C