Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc + Copper + Lutein (Antioxidant and Anti Cataract Preparations)
Precaution
Caution should be taken during the concomitant use of anticoagulant.
Indication
Age-related Eye Disease, Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) & cataract, Vitamin/mineral deficiency, Immune system support, Eye health.
Contra Indication
Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Dose
N/A
Side Effect
Generally well tolerated. However, a few allergic reactions may be seen. Diarrhea and other gastrointestinal disturbances may occur.
Pregnancy Category
Name :
Not Classified
Description
FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Mode of Action
Vitamin C is necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair; plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions as well as other metabolic pathways including synthesis of catecholamines, carnitine, and steroids; also plays a role in conversion of folic acid to folinic acid.
Vitamin E plays a role in protecting red blood cells against hemolysis; has protective effects against free radicals on polyunsaturated fatty acids found in cell membranes; plays a role in preventing oxidation of vitamin A and C.
Zinc is a cofactor in over 100 enzymes; plays a role in DNA synthesis; supports a healthy immune system. Copper cofactor in many enzymes, including ceruloplasmin; involved in formation of iron carrier protein, transferrin. Helps maintain normal rates of red and white blood cell formation and helps prevent development of deficiency symptoms.
Lutein yellow pigment concentrates in macula, filters out blue light that can damage retina.
Interaction
Vit C: Deferroxamine, hormonal contraceptives, flufenazine, warfarin, elemental iron, salicylates, warfarin, fluphenazine, disulfiram, mexiletine, vitamin B12.
Vit E: Colestyramine, colestipol, and orlistat may interfere with vitamin E absorption. High doses of vitamin E potentiates the anticoagulant action of warfarin. Large doses of vitamin E may impair response to iron supplementation.
Pregnancy Category Note
N/A
Adult Dose
Adult
1-2 capsules/day or as recommended by the physician.
Child Dose
N/A
Renal Dose
N/A
Administration
N/A
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