EC + 6 mg+200 mg+50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.50 (1 x 30: ৳ 105.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 105.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Betacarotene vitamin c vitamin e |
| Company | Orion pharma ltd |
Indications
- Prevention of coronary heart diseases
- Prevention of certain types of cancer
- Aging prevention
- Protection against free radical damage caused by excessive exercise
- Protection against free radical damage caused by illness
- Protection against free radical damage caused by certain medications
- Protection against free radical damage caused by air pollution
- Protection against free radical damage caused by smoke
- Protection against free radical damage caused by radiation
- Protection against free radical damage caused by pesticides
Pharmacology
- Beta carotene is converted to vitamin A when required
- Vitamin A has biochemical functions on retina, growth, tissue differentiation, and immunological response
- Vitamin A has anti-cancer activity
- Vitamin C is a powerful reducing agent
- Vitamin C deficiency produces scurvy
- Vitamin C is a cofactor in numerous biological processes
- Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of adrenal steroid hormones
- Vitamin C is important in the defense against infection
- Vitamin C has anti-inflammatory activity
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption in high doses
- Vitamin E defends against oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation
- Tocopherol mops up peroxide radicals in cell membranes
- Tocopherol needs a supply of reduced hydrogen to restore steady-state situation
Dosage & Administration
- Administered orally
- Adult dose is 1 tablet daily or as prescribed by physician
Interaction
- Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Neomycin cause decreased absorption of beta 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 the components
Side Effects
- Beta carotene is safe even at high and prolonged exposure
- Large ingestion of carotenoids can cause hypercarotenosis
- Vitamin C is safe in normal doses, larger doses may lead to gastrointestinal upset and renal stone formation
- Vitamin E is considered safe, high doses may cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, reduced resistance to bacterial infection, and transiently raised blood pressure
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Beta carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E have no teratogenic effects in humans
Precautions & Warnings
- Beta carotene may cause harm to heavy smokers and alcoholics
- Caution should be taken 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