Extravit X 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 | Salton pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Prevention of coronary heart diseases
- Prevention of certain types of cancer
- Aging prevention
- Protection against free radical damage from excessive exercise
- Protection against free radical damage from illness
- Protection against free radical damage from medications
- 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
Category
Medicine
Pharmacology
- Beta carotene is converted to vitamin A (Retinol)
- Vitamin C is a powerful reducing agent
- Vitamin E acts as a defense against oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation
Dosage & Administration
The adult dose is 1 tablet daily or as prescribed by the physician
Interactions
- Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Neomycin decrease absorption of β carotene
- Oral contraceptives containing Oestrogen, Tetracycline, and Aspirin reduce circulating vitamin C levels
- Vitamin E may enhance the anticoagulant activity of anticoagulant drugs
- High doses of vitamin E can impair intestinal absorption of vitamins A and K
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of its components
Side Effects
- Hypercarotenosis from large ingestions of β carotene
- Gastrointestinal tract upset and renal stone formation from high doses of Vitamin C
- Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fatigue, reduced resistance to bacterial infection, and transiently raised blood pressure from doses over 800 mg of Vitamin E
Pregnancy & Lactation
No teratogenic effects in humans, caution should be taken in prescribing to pregnant women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in heavy smokers and alcoholics for β carotene
- Caution for patients with hyperoxaluria for Vitamin C
- Caution in patients taking anticoagulant drugs for Vitamin E
Therapeutic Class
Anti-oxidant Multivitamin preparations
Storage Conditions
Should be stored in a dry place below 30˚C
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