Astamax 2 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Astaxanthin |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Strong antioxidant
- Improves cardiovascular health (Atherosclerosis, reduce cholesterol)
- Improves immune function
- Improves condition of skin
- Protects skin from damage caused by sun (Reduces wrinkles, pimples and other signs of aging)
- Improves recovery from central nervous system injuries
- Protects from Parkinson’s disease, Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Protects eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration
- Reduces inflammation (Arthritis)
- Reduces risk of infertility
Pharmacology
- Acts as an antioxidant by dual mode of action
- Suppresses singlet oxygen
- Inhibits lipid peroxidation
- Reduces harmful free radicals
- Absorbed by passive diffusion into the intestinal epithelium
- Incorporated into lipoproteins and transported to the liver
- Contained in high-density lipoprotein part of plasma
Dosage & Administration
- Adults (18 years and older): Daily dose is 4 mg
- Should be taken along with or immediately prior to meals in the morning
- 4 mg: As a strong antioxidant, improves cardiovascular health (Atherosclerosis, reduce cholesterol), improves immune function
- 4-8 mg: Improves condition of skin, protects skin from sun damage (Reduce wrinkles, pimples and other signs of aging), improves recovery from central nervous systehn injuries and protects eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration
- 8-12 mg: Reduces inflammation (Arthritis)
- 16 mg: Reduces risk of infertility
Interaction
Concomitant intake of Astamax with Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Mineral oil, Orlistat may reduce the absorption rate of Astamax
Contraindications
Contraindicated for those with known allergies to Astaxanthin
Side Effects
No severe side effects have been reported yet
Pregnancy & Lactation
Both pregnant women and lactating mothers should avoid Astaxanthin supplements as no data on safety has been found yet
Overdose Effects
No case of overdose has occurred with Astamax
Therapeutic Class
Supplements & adjuvant therapy
Storage Conditions
Store in cool and dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children