Astagen

Astagen2 mg

Capsule

Astaxanthin

General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Product Code : 1491
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Medicine overview

Indications of Astagen 2 mg

Astagen 2 mg is indicated to- 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) ... Read moreAstagen 2 mg is indicated to- 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 Also Astagen 2 mg effectively reduces oxidative damage to DNA, decreases the risk for many typesof cancer and stabilizes blood sugar.

Theropeutic Class

Supplements & adjuvant therapy

Pharmacology

Astagen 2 mg acts as an antioxidant by dual mode of action. It suppresses singlet oxygen and also inhibits lipid peroxidation. By these actions it reduces the harmful free radicals. Therefore acts as a very strong antioxidant. Astagen 2 mg is absorbed by passive diffusion into the intestinal epithelium alongside fatty acids. Then it is incorporated into lipoproteins, transported to the liver, via lymph and blood and partly resecreted with lipoproteins. More than 70% of the Astagen 2 mg is contained in high density lipoprotein part of plasma. Highest concentration of Astagen 2 mg is in the small intestine, followed by subcutaneous fat, spleen, liver, heart, kidney and skin and lowest in the muscles.

Dosage & Administration of Astagen 2 mg

Adults (18 years and older)- Daily dose is 4 mg. should be taken along with or immediately prior to meals in the morning. Different dose for various use are given below: 2-4 mg: Used 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 system injuries and protects eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration. 8-12 mg: Reduces inflammation (Arthritis) 16 mg: Reduces risk of infertility

Dosage of Astagen 2 mg

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 of Astagen 2 mg

Concomitant intake of Astagen 2 mg with Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Mineral oil, Orlistat may reduce the absorption rate of Astagen 2 mg.

Contraindications

Contraindicated for those with known allergies to Astagen 2 mg.

Side Effects of Astagen 2 mg

No severe side effects have been reported yet.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Both pregnant women and lactating mothers should avoid Astagen 2 mg supplements as no data on safety has been found yet

Precautions & Warnings

Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid Astagen 2 mg containing supplements.

Overdose Effects of Astagen 2 mg

No case of overdose has occurred with Astagen 2 mg.

Storage Conditions

Store in cool and dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Drug Classes

Supplements & adjuvant therapy

Mode Of Action

Astagen 2 mg acts as an antioxidant by dual mode of action. It suppresses singlet oxygen and also inhibits lipid peroxidation. By these actions it reduces the harmful free radicals. Therefore acts as a very strong antioxidant. Astagen 2 mg is absorbed by passive diffusion into the intestinal epithelium alongside fatty acids. Then it is incorporated into lipoproteins, transported to the liver, via lymph and blood and partly resecreted with lipoproteins. More than 70% of the Astagen 2 mg is contained in high-density lipoprotein part of plasma. Highest concentration of Astagen 2 mg is in the small intestine, followed by subcutaneous fat, abdominal fat, spleen, liver, heart, kidney and skin and lowest in the muscles.

Pregnancy

Both pregnant women and lactating mothers should avoid Astagen 2 mg supplements as no data on safety has been found yet.
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