Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for LYCOVIT CAP and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 11.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 11.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 11.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 11.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 11.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 11.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 11.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 12 Available Alternatives for LYCOVIT CAP
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Overview
LYCOVIT CAP is a Schedule H drug.LYCOVIT CAP is composed of: LYCOPENE (1000 MCG), SELENIUM (25 MCG), ZINC (25 MG), GRAPE SEED EXTRACT (25 MG), SAW PALMETTO (10 MG)
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.
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.
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
SAW PALMETTO is generally used to treat: Enlarged Prostate, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
SAW PALMETTO can address symptoms like: Frequent Nighttime Urination, Slow Or Weak Urine Stream, Frequent Urge To Urinate, Frequent Urination, Blood Or Red Colored Urine
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 < 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: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
LYCOVIT CAP is generally taken With Food.Precautions for LYCOVIT 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.
- 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.
Symptoms of Overdosage
SELENIUM over-dosage can result in: Bad Breath, Hair Loss, Restless Or Irritability, Nausea, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness)SAW PALMETTO over-dosage can result in: Easy Bleeding
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
SAW PALMETTO : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomit, Constipation, Head Headache, Dizziness
Serious Side-Effects
LYCOPENE : Mouth Ulcer, Bad BreathSAW 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 Eyes
Rare Side-Effects
SAW PALMETTO : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Difficulty BreathingTechnical Classification
LYCOPENE is categorized as: HERBAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINESSELENIUM is categorized as: MINERALS AND ELECTROLYTES / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
SAW PALMETTO is categorized as: HERBAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES
Prescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
Once Daily | 98% |
How long was it prescribed?
5 Days | 50% |
3 Days | 13% |
30 Days | 13% |
10 Days | 9% |
7 Days | 8% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
12 to 18yrs | 3% |
18 to 35yrs | 44% |
35 to 50yrs | 24% |
50 to 60yrs | 9% |
60 to 70yrs | 11% |
70yrs and above | 9% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 39% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Physician | 90% |
ENT | 8% |
Oncologist | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
CROCIN 650MG TAB | 48% |
MONTAIR FX TAB | 35% |
CEPODEM 200MG TAB | 16% |
PANTOCID 40MG EC-TAB | 16% |
GREATCEF 200MG TAB | 12% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for LYCOVIT CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
LYCOVIT CAP | INR 100 for 10 CAPSULES | LYCOPENE 1000 MCG, SELENIUM 25 MCG, ZINC 25 MG, GRAPE SEED EXTRACT 25 MG, SAW PALMETTO 10 MG |