Betacarotene + Ubiquinone-10 information from DrugsUpdate
Betacarotene
Betacarotene is indicated for the treatment of ichthyosis, vitamin A deficiency, steatorrhoea, acne vulgaris, hepatobiliary disease, psoriasis and acne venerate.
Ubiquinone-10
Ubiquinone-10 or CoQ-10, is prescribed for the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome, CHF, Lyme’s disease, angina, hypertension, muscular dystrophy, breast cancer, hair loss, diabetes and Huntington’s disease. Ubiquinone-10 is also prescribed for treatment of CoQ-10 deficiency, seizures, mitochondrial disorders and non-fatal MI.
Pharmacodynamics
No information available
Pharmacokinetics
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Betacarotene + Ubiquinone-10 Indications / Betacarotene + Ubiquinone-10 Uses
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Betacarotene + Ubiquinone-10 Adverse Reactions / Betacarotene + Ubiquinone-10 Side Effects
Betacarotene + ubiquinone-10 can cause GI upset, photosensitivity, skin pigmentation, nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea, hepatitis, visual changes, musculoskeletal symptoms, hair thinning and paronychia.
Precautions
Betacarotene + ubiquinone-10 are contraindicated in patients with hypotension or hypertension, acute dermatitis, acute eczema, rosacea and patients need to undergo surgery.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or UV lamps. It can cause serious skin reactions.
Special Precautions
No information available
Other Drug Interactions
Betacarotene + ubiquinone-10 may interact with acne medicines, cosmetics, liquid paraffin, antihypertensive drugs, chemotherapy, neomycin and anticoagulants such as warfarin.
Other Interactions
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Dosage
The dosage may vary and depends on the medical condition and age of the patient. The recommended dose is between 120 mg – 3000 mg/day.
Food(before/after)
Betacarotene + ubiquinone-10 can be taken before or after food intake
List of Contraindications
Betacarotene + Ubiquinone-10 and Pregnancy
Not classified under USFDA Pregnancy category. However, risk cannot be ruled out. Avoid taking Betacarotene + ubiquinone-10 during pregnancy.
Betacarotene + Ubiquinone-10 and Lactation
Nursing mothers should consult a physician before taking Betacarotene + ubiquinone-10
Betacarotene + Ubiquinone-10 and Children
Betacarotene + ubiquinone-10 should be given only if prescribed by a physician
Betacarotene + Ubiquinone-10 and Geriatic
No information available
Betacarotene + Ubiquinone-10 and Other Contraindications
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Storage
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Lab interference
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