Table of contents:
- Functions & Usage
- What is lutein used for?
- How do you use the drug Lutein?
- How do I save this?
- Dose
- What is the dose of Lutein for adults?
- What is the dosage of Lutein for children?
- In what dosages and preparations is Lutein available?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be considered before using the drug Lutein?
- Is the drug Lutein safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women?
- Side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Lutein?
- Drug Interactions
- What drugs can interfere with the drug Lutein?
- Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of the drug Lutein?
- What health conditions can interfere with the performance of this drug?
- Overdose
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
Functions & Usage
What is lutein used for?
Lutein is a type of vitamin called carotenoids and is known as an eye vitamin.
Lutein is a vitamin with many benefits for people suffering from eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and retinitis pigmentosa.
Lutein is a drug that is also used to prevent colon cancer, breast cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease because it is rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A.
According to WebMD, foods that are high in lutein are:
- egg yolk
- broccoli
- spinach
- Kale
- corn
- yellow peppers
- kiwi
- Grape
- orange
- zucchini
Lutein is also available as a multivitamin supplement. Some of the trademark supplements containing lutein are Super Lutein and EyeVit Plus.
How do you use the drug Lutein?
Follow the medication rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. Always read the instructions for using drugs before using this medicine.
Read carefully the instructions for use listed on the label Super Lutein or EyeVit Plus. Do not use this medication for more than the recommended dose, for less, for longer than recommended.
If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How do I save this?
Lutein is a drug that should be stored at room temperature away from light and moisture. To prevent damage to the medicine, you should not store it in the bathroom or freezer.
There may be other brands of this medication that have different storage rules, either Super Lutein or EyeVit Plus. Pay attention to the storage instructions on the packaging of your product, or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medication down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so.
Discard this product when the drug has expired or when it is no longer needed.
Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal agency about how to safely dispose of your medicine.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dose of Lutein for adults?
According to research, the dosage recommendations for Lutein are:
- To reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration: 6 mg of lutein per day, either through diet or using supplements. People who consume 6.9-11.7 mg of lutein per day through their diet have the lowest risk of developing AMD and cataracts.
- For reducing AMD symptoms: 10 mg per day of lutein supplements.
Additionally, you can get 44 mg of lutein per cup of cooked kale, 26 mg / cup of cooked spinach, and 3 mg / cup of broccoli.
What is the dosage of Lutein for children?
According to research, the recommended dosage of Lutein for children is:
- To reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD): 6 mg of lutein per day, either through diet or using supplements. People who consume 6.9-11.7 mg of lutein per day through their diet have the lowest risk of developing AMD and cataracts.
- For reducing AMD symptoms: 10 mg per day of lutein supplements.
In what dosages and preparations is Lutein available?
Lutein contains the following fresh foods:
- Kale (1 cup) 23.8 mg
- Spinach (1 cup) 20.4 mg
- Collard greens (1 cup) 14.6 mg
- Turnip greens (1 cup) 12.2 mg
- Corn (1 cup) 2.2 mg
- Broccoli (1 cup) 1.6 mg
Apart from that, Lutein is also available in supplement form. The well-known lutein trademarks are Super Lutein and EyeVit Plus.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be considered before using the drug Lutein?
Here are a few things you need to know before using lutein:
- Allergy: to Lutein, excipients use for doses that contain L-Glutamine. This detailed information can be found on the leaflet in the product packaging.
- Allergy to other drugs, foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals
- Children: Lutein should not be used in children under 6 years of age without doctor's instructions
- Elderly
- Other health conditions, surgery
- Other medicines
Is the drug Lutein safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or nursing women.
Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.
Lutein is a drug that is included in the risk of pregnancy category B according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:
- A = Not at risk
- B = No risk in several studies
- C = May be risky
- D = There is positive evidence of risk
- X = Contraindicated
- N = Unknown
Side effects
What are the possible side effects of Lutein?
Lutein is a safe drug as long as it is taken properly. Taking 6.9-11.7 mg / day of lutein as part of your diet does not appear to cause the side-effects of the drug.
According to one study, lutein supplements have been used safely in doses of up to 15 mg daily for 2 years. However, excessive consumption of Lutein can make the skin turn slightly yellow.
Research shows that the safe use of lutein is no more than 20 mg daily.
Not everyone experiences these side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above.
If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions
What drugs can interfere with the drug Lutein?
Lutein is a drug that can interact with other medicines that you are taking, so that it can change the performance of the drug or increase the risk of serious side effects.
To avoid drug interactions, keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
For your safety, do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.
Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of the drug Lutein?
Lutein is a drug that should not be used when eating certain foods because drug-food interactions can occur.
Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur.
Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your doctor, medical team, or pharmacist.
What health conditions can interfere with the performance of this drug?
Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems.
Overdose
What to do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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