I-Gold (Antioxidant Eye Vitamins)

Therapeutic Group : Eye Vitamin

Presentation:

I-Gold Capsule: Each capsule contains Vitamin C USP 60 mg, Vitamin E USP 30 mg, Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) USP 15 mg, Lutein 6 mg and Copper (as Cupric Oxide) 2 mg.

Pharmacology:

Vitamin C & Vitamin E work as antioxidants and they have free radicals scavenging property. Lutein protects macula from oxidative stress and the damage caused by light. Zinc works as co-enzyme of a numerous enzymes. Copper involves in the growth, skeletal integrity and development of nervous system.

Indications:

I-Gold capsule is indicated for Age Related Eye Diseases (ARED) e.g. Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) & cataract.

Dosage & Administration:

1-2 capsules/day or as recommended by the physician.

Contrainidications:

This product is contraindicated to the patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredients of the drug.

Warning & Precautions:

Vitamin C should be given with care to patients with hyperoxaluria. It is also to be given carefully to the patients taking oral Vitamin C & Vitamin E.

Side effects:

Large dose of Vitamin C & Vitamin E cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal disturbances. Fatigue and weakness have also been reported.

Drug interaction:

This product should be given carefully in patients taking oral anticoagulants or estrogen. It has found to antagonize the effects of Vitamin K leading to an increase in blood clotting time in these patients.

Use in special groups:

It is recommended to consult the physician before using this drug during pregnancy and lactation.

Packing:

I-Gold Capsule: Each box contains 60’s capsules in Alu-Alu blister pack.