Maxvit Ace 6 mg+200 mg+50 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

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

Indications

  • Antioxidant vitamin combination is used in the prevention of coronary heart diseases
  • Certain types of cancer prevention
  • Aging prevention
  • Free radical damage caused by excessive exercise
  • Free radical damage caused by illness
  • Free radical damage caused by certain medications
  • Free radical damage caused by air pollution
  • Free radical damage caused by smoke
  • Free radical damage caused by radiation
  • Free radical damage caused by pesticides

Pharmacology

  • Beta carotene is converted to vitamin A (Retinol) when required
  • Vitamin A has biochemical functions on retina, growth, tissue differentiation, and immunological response
  • Beta carotene has anti-cancer activity
  • Vitamin C is a powerful reducing agent in living tissues
  • Vitamin C deficiency produces scurvy
  • Vitamin C is a cofactor in numerous biological processes
  • Vitamin C and molecular oxygen are essential for the conversion of proline to hydroxyproline
  • Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of adrenal steroid hormones
  • Vitamin E defends against oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation

Dosage & Administration

  • Administered orally
  • Adult dose is 1 tablet daily or as prescribed by physician

Interaction

  • Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Neomycin cause decreased absorption of β carotene
  • Circulating vitamin C levels reduced during prolonged administration of certain oral contraceptives
  • 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

  • Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of its components

Side Effects

  • Large amounts of carotenoids can cause hypercarotenosis
  • Vitamin C in larger doses may lead to gastrointestinal tract upset and renal stone formation
  • Large doses of vitamin E may cause diarrhea, abdominal pain or cramps, fatigue, reduced resistance to bacterial infection, and transiently raised blood pressure

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No teratogenic effects in humans
  • Caution should be taken in prescribing to pregnant women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution should be exercised in heavy smokers and alcoholics when using β carotene
  • Caution should be exercised when giving vitamin C to patients with hyperoxaluria
  • Vitamin E should be used with caution in patients taking anticoagulant drugs

Therapeutic Class

  • Anti-oxidant Multivitamin preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Should be stored in a dry place below 30˚C

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