Q10 Capsule
Coenzyme Q10 (Ubidecarenone)
30mg
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 30's Pack |
|---|---|
| Retail Price | 8.03 |
Indications
Angina, chronic fatigue syndrome, CHF, diabetes mellitus, doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity (prevention), HIV/AIDS immunostimulant, hypertension, mitochondrial cytopathies, muscular dystrophies, myopathy (statin-induced), Infertility
Adult Dose
Oral:
1 cap daily, may be increased up to 3 caps daily if a high dose is required.
Daily doses of Coenzyme Q10 range from 5 to 300 milligrams.
Effectiveness is thought to be obtained with doses of 50 to 200 milligrams daily.
Contra Indications
Not known
Precautions
Supplemental Coenzyme Q10 may improve beta-cell function and glycemic control in type II diabetics. Therefore, those diabetics who do use supplemental Coenzyme Q10 should determine by appropriate monitoring if they need to make any adjustments in their diabetic medications.
Biliary obstruction, concurrent antihypertensives, concurrent cancer chemotherapy, concurrent radiation therapy, hepatic insufficiency, hypertension
Pregnancy-Lactation
Not Classi
Adverse Effects
Generally, Coenzyme Q10 is well tolerated and having no significant side effects.
Frequency Not Defined
Diarrhea
Appetite decreased
Elevated LFTs
Gastric distress
Nausea
Mechanism of Action
Involved in electron transport chain. Antioxidant, membrane stabilizer.
Note
Q10 30mg Capsule manufactured by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Coenzyme Q10 (Ubidecarenone).