Oxitab 6 mg+200 mg+50 mg (Tablet)

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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

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