Astaxanthin-4mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
Astaxanthin-4mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
Astaxanthin-4mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
b) Description:
Astaxanthin 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. Astaxanthin 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 Astaxanthin is contained in high-density lipoprotein part of plasma. Highest
concentration of Astaxanthin is in the small intestine, followed by subcutaneous fat, spleen,
liver, heart, kidney and skin and lowest in the muscles.
Also Astaxnthin effectively reduce oxidative damage to DNA, decrease the risk for many
types of cancer and stabilize blood sugar.
d) Dosage and Administration:
Adults (18 years and older) - Daily dose is 4mg. should be taken along with or immediately
prior to meals in the morning.
4 m.g. – Used as a strong antioxidant, improves cardiovascular health (Atherosclerosis,
reduce cholesterol), improves immune function.
4-8 m.g. - 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 m.g.- Reduces inflammation (Arthritis)
16 m.g. - Reduces risk of infertility
e) Contraindications:
Contraindicated for those with known allergies to Astaxanthin.
g) Side-effects:
No severe side effects have been reported yet.
h) Drug Interaction:
Concomitant intake of Astaxanthin with Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Mineral oil, Orlistat may
reduce the absorption rate of Astaxanthin.
i) Overdose:
No case of overdose has occurred with Astaxanthin
5. TECHNICAL DATA
a) Composition/Formula
II. Excipients
b) Manufacturing Instructions:
1. Place Cetostearyl Alcohol, Mineral Oil, Polysorbate 60 and Sorbitan Monostearate in a
jacketed vessel. Heat to 75°C and mix for 15 minutes.
2. Place water, Glycerin and Benzyl Alcohol in a kettle after passing through 60mesh screen.
Heat to boil and cool to 75°C.
3. Mix step 1 and 2 and sieve through 60 mesh screen
4. Add Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin sulphate to step 3 and homogenize for 20
minutes. Start congealing and then pass through a Colloid mill.
5. Send sample to QC for analysis.
6. After QC approval, fill the tube to seal as per specification.
b) Estimated price – per dose; per day treatment, cost for the recommended course of
treatment: To be submitted at the time inclusion.
8. Particulars:
Signature: Signature:
Qualification: Qualification:
B. Pharm. (Hons.) B. Pharm (Hons.)
M. Pharm M. Pharm
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