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Overview
MACFREE CAP is a Schedule H drug.MACFREE CAP is composed of: LYCOPENE (300 MCG), LUTEIN (250 MCG), ELEMENTAL CHROMIUM (200 MCG), EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID (135 MG), ELEMENTAL SELENIUM (55 MCG), ELEMENTAL ZINC (15 MG), BETA-CAROTENE (10 MG), METHYLCOBALAMIN (5 MCG), THIAMINE(VITAMIN B1) (2 MG), ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM (2.3 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.
Usage
LYCOPENE is generally used to treat: Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Colon CancerFrequently 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: Ask your doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Generally considered as Safe
How Do I Take It?
MACFREE CAP is generally taken With Food.Precautions
Avoid if allergic to lycopene or to any of its food sources, especially tomatoes. Tomato-based products are acidic and may irritate stomach ulcers.
Common Side-Effects
LYCOPENE : Indigestion, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Gas, Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty BreathingSerious Side-Effects
LYCOPENE : Mouth Ulcer, Bad BreathTechnical Classification
LYCOPENE is categorized as: HERBAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINESAvailable Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
MACFREE CAP | INR 132 for 10 CAPSULES | LYCOPENE 300 MCG, LUTEIN 250 MCG, ELEMENTAL CHROMIUM 200 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 135 MG, ELEMENTAL SELENIUM 55 MCG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 15 MG, BETA-CAROTENE 10 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 5 MCG, THIAMINE(VITAMIN B1) 2 MG, ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM 2.3 MG |