Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for LOGIHAIR CAP and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Available Alternatives for LOGIHAIR CAP
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Overview
LOGIHAIR CAP is a Schedule H drug.LOGIHAIR CAP is composed of: SAW PALMETTO (320 MG), NIACINAMIDE (50 MG), SELENIUM (50 MCG), CHOLINE (25 MG), ZINC (25 MG), BIOTIN (5 MG), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) (3 MG), FOLIC ACID (1.5 MG)
Saw palmetto comes from a palm-like plant.The berries of this plant are used to make the capsule form of saw palmetto.Saw palmetto blocks certain effects of certain hormones in the body and also has some anti-inflammatory actions.Saw palmetto has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in preventing complications from prostate surgery (such as blood loss or problems during surgery) and reducing the time spent in surgery and in the hospital after surgery.
This vitamin is used to treat or prevent niacin deficiency.
Selenium is mineral that is found in soil and occurs naturally in certain foods (such as whole grains, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, and seafood). Selenium is not produced in the body, but it is needed for proper thyroid and immune system function.Selenium is used to treat or prevent selenium deficiency.Selenium has been used in alternative medicine as an aid to treat Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid), and to treat high cholesterol.Selenium provides essential nutrients.
Biotin provides essential nutrients.
Folic acid is a type of B vitamin that is normally found in foods such as dried beans, peas, lentils, oranges, whole-wheat products, liver, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and spinach.Folic acid helps your body produce and maintain new cells, and also helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer.As a medication, folic acid is used to treat folic acid deficiency and certain types of anemia (lack of red blood cells) caused by folic acid deficiency.Folic acid is sometimes used in combination with other medications to treat pernicious anemia. It plays a vital role in the formation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. It is also essential in pregnancy due to its role in the development of the unborn baby’s brain and spinal cord.
Usage
SAW PALMETTO is generally used to treat: Enlarged Prostate, Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaSAW PALMETTO can address symptoms like: Frequent Nighttime Urination, Slow Or Weak Urine Stream, Frequent Urge To Urinate, Frequent Urination, Blood Or Red Colored Urine
SELENIUM is generally used to treat: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Seborrhoeic Dermatitis, Tinea Versicolor
SELENIUM can address symptoms like: Hair Loss, Weight Gain, Constipation, Fatigue (tiredness), Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Pale Skin, Muscle Stiffness, Joint Pain, Swollen Tongue, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Memory Problems
BIOTIN is generally used to treat: Vitamin B Deficiency, Inborn Errors Of Metabolism, Hepatitis, Neuropathy, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Biotin Deficiency
BIOTIN can address symptoms like: Hair Loss, Hallucinations
FOLIC ACID is generally used to treat: Anemia, Pernicious Anemia, Vitamin B Deficiency
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 3yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
LOGIHAIR CAP is generally taken With Food.Precautions for LOGIHAIR CAP and its Constituents
- Follow all directions on the product label and package.
- Do not use saw palmetto if you are pregnant.
- Saw palmetto can make birth control pills less effective.
- Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
- Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.
- Saw palmetto may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
- Do not use different forms (capsules, tablets, tinctures, topical forms, etc) of saw palmetto at the same time without medical advice. Using different formulations together increases the risk of an overdose.
- Saw palmetto can affect blood-clotting and may increase your risk of bleeding.
- If you need surgery, dental work, or a medical procedure, stop taking saw palmetto at least 2 weeks ahead of time.
- Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with saw palmetto does not improve, or if it gets worse while using this product.
- Do not use extra saw palmetto to make up the missed dose.
Avoid alcohol, hot drinks, or spicy foods when it is time to take niacinamide. Avoid excess dosage.
Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. You should not use this product if you are allergic to selenium.
Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.
The recommended dietary allowance of selenium increases with age. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions.
Do not take extra selenium to make up the missed dose.
Remove all jewelry; selenium may damage it.Do not use this medication if your scalp is cut or scratched.
Stop using the lotion and contact your doctor if your condition worsens.
Using selenium long-term or at high doses may increase your risk of developing diabetes or other serious medical conditions. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.
- Do consult your doctor if you are receiving kidney dialysis as higher doses of biotin may be needed.
- Do consult your doctor before taking biotin if you have,
- Kidney disease. Undergone stomach surgery.
- If you smoke.
- Do inform your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting biotin supplementation.
- Follow all directions on the product label and package.
- Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
- You should not use this product if you are allergic to biotin.Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.
- Folic Acid is used for the treatment of folic acid deficiency.
- It is also taken before and during pregnancy to decrease the risk of defects in the neural tube, which forms the spinal cord in the baby.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures as you may need a higher dose of the seizure medicines than what you normally take.
- You should not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to folic acid.Take folic acid exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Follow the directions on your prescription label.
- Take folic acid with a full glass of water.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages.
- Caution should be exercised in patients with history of long-term infection, seizure disorder, liver problems and kidney dialysis.
Symptoms of Overdosage
SAW PALMETTO over-dosage can result in: Easy BleedingSELENIUM over-dosage can result in: Bad Breath, Hair Loss, Restless Or Irritability, Nausea, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness)
FOLIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Mouth Pain, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion, Difficulty Concentrating
Common Side-Effects
SAW PALMETTO : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomit, Constipation, Head Headache, DizzinessNIACINAMIDE : Skin Rash, Hives, Wheezing, Chest Discomfort, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Hoarse Voice, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Body Excessive Sweating
SELENIUM : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Vomit, Hair Loss, Restless Or Irritability, Bad Breath, Lightheadedness, Easy Bleeding, Unusual Taste In Mouth
BIOTIN : Stomach Pain, Skin Rash
FOLIC ACID : Depression, Nausea, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Difficulty Sleeping, Restless Or Irritability, Unusual Taste In Mouth
Serious Side-Effects
SAW PALMETTO : Jaundice, Impotence, Gums Bleeding, Easy Bleeding, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Upper Abdomen Pain, Back Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Itching, Loss Of Appetite, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow EyesBIOTIN : Hives, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing
Rare Side-Effects
SAW PALMETTO : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Difficulty BreathingFOLIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Fever, Body Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing
Disease Interactions
FOLIC ACID can interfere with: AnemiaTechnical Classification
SAW PALMETTO is categorized as: HERBAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINESNIACINAMIDE is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
SELENIUM is categorized as: MINERALS AND ELECTROLYTES / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
BIOTIN is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
FOLIC ACID is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
Available Alternatives for LOGIHAIR CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
LOGIHAIR CAP | INR 255 for 15 CAPSULES | SAW PALMETTO 320 MG, NIACINAMIDE 50 MG, SELENIUM 50 MCG, CHOLINE 25 MG, ZINC 25 MG, BIOTIN 5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |