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Overview
LYCOSTAR CAP is a Schedule H drug.LYCOSTAR CAP is composed of: LYCOPENE (5000 MCG), VITAMIN A (2500 MCG), SELENIUM (75 MCG), VITAMIN C (50 MG), ZINC (27.45 MG), VITAMIN E (25 IU)
Lycopene is a common carotenoid compound found in fruits, vegetables, and green plants that is responsible for the red color of tomatoes. Other sources include apricot, cranberry, grapes, pink grapefruit, guava, papaya, peaches, and watermelon.Lycopene acts an antioxidant by fighting free radicals in the body. Due to its antioxidant property, it reduces the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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.
Usage
LYCOPENE is generally used to treat: Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Colon CancerSELENIUM 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
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 < 12yrs
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: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
LYCOSTAR CAP is generally taken With Food.Precautions for LYCOSTAR CAP and its Constituents
Avoid if allergic to lycopene or to any of its food sources, especially tomatoes. Tomato-based products are acidic and may irritate stomach ulcers.
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.
Symptoms of Overdosage
SELENIUM over-dosage can result in: Bad Breath, Hair Loss, Restless Or Irritability, Nausea, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness)Common Side-Effects
LYCOPENE : Indigestion, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Gas, Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty BreathingSELENIUM : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Vomit, Hair Loss, Restless Or Irritability, Bad Breath, Lightheadedness, Easy Bleeding, Unusual Taste In Mouth
Serious Side-Effects
LYCOPENE : Mouth Ulcer, Bad BreathTechnical Classification
LYCOPENE is categorized as: HERBAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINESSELENIUM is categorized as: MINERALS AND ELECTROLYTES / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
Available Alternatives for LYCOSTAR CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| LYCOSTAR CAP | INR 69.5 for 10 CAPSULES | LYCOPENE 5000 MCG, VITAMIN A 2500 MCG, SELENIUM 75 MCG, VITAMIN C 50 MG, ZINC 27.45 MG, VITAMIN E 25 IU |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ADROVIT FORTE | INR 115 for 10 TABLETS | VITAMIN A 5000 IU, VITAMIN D3 800 IU, SELENIUM 200 MCG, FOLIC ACID 150 MCG, VITAMIN C 150 MG, MAGNESIUM 100 MG, CHROMIUM 75 MCG, L-ARGININE 50 MG, BETA-CAROTENE 50 MG, NICOTINAMIDE 50 MG, L-CYSTEINE 33 MG, LEVOCARNITINE 30 MG, VITAMIN E 25 IU, PYRIDOXINE 20 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 20 MG, THIAMINE MONONITRATE 15 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 15 MCG, ZINC 15 MG, CARBONYL IRON 9 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 5 MG, MANGANESE 4 MG, LYCOPENE 4 MG, COPPER 2 MG |
| ALBUMEN CARE PWD | INR 455 for 200 GM | VITAMIN A 2000 MCG, ARGININE 800 MG, PROTEIN 656 GM, CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, MAGNESIUM 160 MCG, COPPER 125 MCG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 100 MCG, PHOSPHORUS 95 MG, IODINE 75 MCG, BIOTIN 65 MCG, CHROMIUM 62.5 MCG, VITAMIN K 60 MCG, MOLYBDENUM 50 MCG, VITAMIN C 40 MG, SELENIUM 35 MCG, NIACINAMIDE 18 MG, CAROTENOIDS 15 MG, VITAMIN D3 10 MCG, VITAMIN E 10 MG, CARBOHYDRATE 8.5 GM, RIBOFLAVIN 6 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5.5 MCG, VANADIUM 5 MCG, LYCOPENE 4.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 2 MG, GLUTAMINE 2 GM, CARBONYL IRON 2.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, ZINC 1 MG, MANGANESE 1.75 MCG, THIAMINE 1 MG, FLUORIDE 1.4 MCG |
| OXIRON CAP | INR 157.5 for 15 CAPSULES | VITAMIN A 5000 IU, LYCOPENE 1000 MCG, VITAMIN D3 500 IU, METHYLCOBALAMIN 500 MCG, VITAMIN C 100 MG, CHROMIUM 65 MCG, SELENIUM 60 MCG, NIACINAMIDE 50 MG, VITAMIN E 25 IU, ZINC 15 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 12.5 MG, THIAMINE 10 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 10 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, COPPER 2.25 MG, MANGANESE 1.4 MG, FOLIC ACID 1 MG |