Burgerstein beta-carotene capsules 15 mg 100 pcs

What is Burgerstein Beta Carotene Capsules 15 mg and when is it used?

Prescriptened by your doctor. Burgerstein Beta Carotene Capsules 15 mg is obtained from Australian sea algae. Beta-carotene is the natural precursor of vitamin A. It is converted into vitamin A in the liver.Vitamin A is important for growth and development, for visual performance, for reproduction, for the defense function and for the maintenance of the protective functions of the skin and mucous membranes (digestive and respiratory tract, urogenital tract).

When should Burgerstein Beta Carotene Capsules 15 mg not be used?

The preparation should not be used in the case of an already existing oversupply of vitamin A, if other preparations containing vitamin A are taken, in the case of severe kidney dysfunction, therapy with retinoids (e.g. against acne), or hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients.

When should caution be advised when taking Beta Carotene capsules 15 mg?

If symptoms suddenly appear, the preparation should no longer be taken and the doctor should be consulted. Patients with chronic kidney dysfunction need to be particularly careful. Two scientific studies found that long-term smokers who took Beta Carotene at a dose of more than 20 mg daily for several years were at an increased risk of lung cancer or cardiovascular disease. Burgerstein Beta Carotene capsules 15 mg contain soybean oil. They must not be taken / used if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to soy or peanut. Burgerstein Beta Carotene capsules 15 mg contain 1.2 mg ethanol (alcohol) per capsule. The amount per capsule is less than 1 ml of beer. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine has no noticeable effects.Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or use other medicines (including those you have bought yourself!)!

Can Burgerstein Beta Carotene Capsules 15 mg be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

No controlled studies have been performed with Beta Carotene in pregnant women. As a precautionary measure, you should avoid medication if possible during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

How do you use Burgerstein Beta Carotene capsules 15 mg?

Usually 2-3 capsules per day should be taken with some liquid after a main meal. The doctor will determine the correct dosage for you.Do not change the prescribed dosage on your own initiative. If you think that the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.The use and safety of Burgerstein Beta Carotene Capsules 15 mg in children and adolescents has not yet been tested.

What side effects can Burgerstein Beta Carotene capsules 15 mg have?

The following side effects speak for a vitamin A overdose: headache, fatigue, dizziness, sluggishness, over-excitability, sleep disorders, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, double vision; on the skin: flaking, itching, hair loss, crevices in the corners of the mouth. If these symptoms occur, the preparation should no longer be taken and the doctor should be consulted.As a sign of long-term, high-dose use of the preparation, the skin may turn yellow, including on the hands, feet and face.If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist.

What should also be noted?

Burgerstein Beta Carotene Capsules 15 mg should be kept out of the reach of children and well closed in a dry place at room temperature (15-25 ° C). The drug may only be used up to the date marked ?Exp? on the container.Your doctor or pharmacist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What is contained in Burgerstein Beta Carotene capsules 15 mg?

Active ingredient: 1 capsule contains 15 mg beta-carotene.Excipients: soybean oil, alpha-tocopherol (E 307), vegetable oil, ethanol, extracts with a high tocopherol content (E 306), refined soybean oil, gelatine, glycerol 85% (E 422).

Approval number

50096 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Burgerstein Beta Carotene Capsules 15 mg? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies, only with a prescription.

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Marketing authorization holder

Antistress AG, Society for Health Protection, CH-8640 Rapperswil-Jona.?