Medicine : Vitalux Plus

Name:Vitalux Plus
Type:Tablet
Manufacturer:Alcon Pharmaceuticals
Generic Use:Beta-carotene , Lutein , Selenium , Riboflavin , Ascorbic Acid
Composition:Beta-Carotene(10000 Iu) , Lutein(4 Mg) , Selenium(50 Mcg) , Riboflavin(20 Mg) , Ascorbic Acid(300 Mcg)
Substitutes:vitalux plus , vitalux plus , vitalux plus , vitalux plus , vitalux plus


Generic ( Beta-carotene )


Typical use Of Beta-carotene :Information Not Available.
Mechanism of action of Beta-carotene :Information Not Available.
Drug Interaction of Beta-carotene :Information Not Available.
Side effects of Beta-carotene :Information Not Available.

INTERACTIONS OF BETA-CAROTENE

How Beta-carotene will impact on Pregnancy ?

Information Not Available.

How Beta-carotene will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Information Not Available.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Beta-carotene

Information Not Available.





Generic ( Lutein )


Typical use Of Lutein :Prevention Of Macular Degeneration.
Mechanism of action of Lutein :Lutein Is One Of Two Major Carotenoids Found As A Color Pigment In The Human Eye (macula And Retina). It Is Thought To Function As A Light Filter, Protecting The Eye Tissues From Sunlight Damage.
Drug Interaction of Lutein :Tell Your Doctor Of All Prescription And Nonprescription Medication You May Use. Do Not Start Or Stop Any Medicine Without Doctor Or Pharmacist Approval.
Side effects of Lutein :NA

INTERACTIONS OF LUTEIN

How Lutein will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Pregnancy. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Lutein will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Lactation. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Lutein

No Studies Found





Generic ( Selenium )


Typical use Of Selenium :Seborrheic Dermatitis.AntikeratolyticFungicidal To P.ovale.Dryness Folliculitis
Mechanism of action of Selenium :Anti-oxidant
Drug Interaction of Selenium :Seborrheic Dermatitis.AntikeratolyticFungicidal To P.ovale.Dryness Folliculitis
Side effects of Selenium :Nausea, Stomach Upset, Skin Rash, Acute Toxicity.

INTERACTIONS OF SELENIUM

How Selenium will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Pregnancy. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Selenium will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Lactation. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Selenium

No Studies Found





Generic ( Riboflavin )


Typical use Of Riboflavin :Arabinoflavinosis, Vitamin Deficiency.
Mechanism of action of Riboflavin :Binds To Riboflavin Hydrogenase, Riboflavin Kinase, And Riboflavin Synthase. Riboflavin Is The Precursor Of Flavin Mononucleotide (FMN, Riboflavin Monophosphate) And Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide (FAD). The Antioxidant Activity Of Riboflavin Is Principally Derived From Its Role As A Precursor Of FAD And The Role Of This Cofactor In The Production Of The Antioxidant Reduced Glutathione. Reduced Glutathione Is The Cofactor Of The Selenium-containing Glutathione Peroxidases Among Other Things. The Glutathione Peroxidases Are Major Antioxidant Enzymes. Reduced Glutathione Is Generated By The FAD-containing Enzyme Glutathione Reductase.
Drug Interaction of Riboflavin :Arabinoflavinosis, Vitamin Deficiency.
Side effects of Riboflavin :Discoloration Of Urine, Swelling Of Face, Difficulty Breathing, Swelling Of Lips And Tongue.

INTERACTIONS OF RIBOFLAVIN

How Riboflavin will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Is Sufficient Evidence To Suggest That There Is No Risk To The Fetus In The First Trimester (12 Weeks) Of Pregnancy And There Is No Evidence Of Risk In Later Trimesters. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Riboflavin will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Safer: Drug Has Been Studied In Few Breastfeeding Women And The Evidence Shows That There Is No Increase In Side Effects In The Infants, Or The Possibility Of Harm To The Breastfed Infants Is Expected To Be Rare. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Riboflavin

No Studies Found





Generic ( Ascorbic Acid )


Typical use Of Ascorbic Acid :Prevention And Treatment Of Scurvy, Scurvy, Vitamin Deficiency.
Mechanism of action of Ascorbic Acid :In Humans, An Exogenous Source Of Ascorbic Acid Is Required For Collagen Formation And Tissue Repair By Acting As A Cofactor In The Posttranslational Formation Of 4-hydroxyproline In -Xaa-Pro-Gly- Sequences In Collagens And Other Proteins. Ascorbic Acid Is Reversibly Oxidized To Dehydroascorbic Acid In The Body. These Two Forms Of The Vitamin Are Believed To Be Important In Oxidation-reduction Reactions. The Vitamin Is Involved In Tyrosine Metabolism, Conversion Of Folic Acid To Folinic Acid, Carbohydrate Metabolism, Synthesis Of Lipids And Proteins, Iron Metabolism, Resistance To Infections, And Cellular Respiration.
Drug Interaction of Ascorbic Acid :Interacts With Other Drugs Like Aminophylline, Bleomycin, Chloramphenicol, Chlorothiazide, Desogestrel, Erythromycin, Ethinyloestradiol, Hydrocortisone, Iron Salts, Levonorgestrel, Mestranol, Methylamphetamine, Nafcillin, Nitrofurantoin, Paracetamol, Rutin (Vitamin P), Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Succinate, Sulphadiazine.These Interactions Are Sometimes Beneficial And Sometimes May Pose Threats To Life. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Ascorbic Acid :Diarrhea, GI Disturbances. May Cause Acidification Of The Urine; Precipitation Of Urate, Cystine Or Oxalate Stones, Or Drugs In The Urinary Tract.

INTERACTIONS OF ASCORBIC ACID

How Ascorbic Acid will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Ascorbic Acid will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Ascorbic Acid

No Studies Found