Tanox 6 mg+200 mg+50 mg (Capsule)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Betacarotene vitamin c vitamin e |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
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 illnesses
- Protection against air pollution
- Protection against smoke exposure
- Protection against radiation exposure
- Protection against pesticides
Pharmacology
- Beta carotene conversion to vitamin A
- Retinol biochemical functions
- Vitamin C as powerful reducing agent
- Vitamin C deficiency causing scurvy
- Vitamin C as cofactor in biological processes
- Vitamin C for adrenaline synthesis
- Vitamin C in defense against infection
- Vitamin E defense against oxidative stress
- Vitamin E defense against lipid peroxidation
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Adult dose of 1 tablet daily
Interaction
- Decreased absorption of β carotene with cholestyramine, colestipol, neomycin
- Reduced vitamin C levels with oral contraceptives, tetracycline, aspirin
- Vitamin E enhancing anticoagulant activity
- High doses of vitamin E impairing absorption of vitamins A and K
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of its components
Side Effects
- Hypercarotenosis with large carotenoid intake
- Gastrointestinal upset with large vitamin C doses
- Renal stone formation with large vitamin C doses
- Diarrhea with high vitamin E doses
- Abdominal pain or cramps with high vitamin E doses
- Fatigue with high vitamin E doses
- Reduced resistance to bacterial infection with high vitamin E doses
- Transiently raised blood pressure with high vitamin E doses
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No teratogenic effects in humans
- Caution in prescribing to pregnant women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in heavy smokers and alcoholics with β carotene
- Caution in hyperoxaluria patients with vitamin C
- Caution in patients taking anticoagulant drugs with vitamin E
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-oxidant Multivitamin preparations
Storage Conditions
- Dry place below 30˚C