Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that may help protect cells from damage. Hence, it is used for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, and many other conditions.
Used to treat prostate cancer, leukoplakia, asthma and heart disease.
Discoloration of the skin - Lycopenemia
- Avoid if pregnant
- It might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using lycopene supplements at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
- Those taking medication for low blood pressure should not take lycopene.
Biotin is a B complex vitamin used as a nutritional supplementation for dietary shortage or imbalance which may cause hair loss or total alopecia, brittle nails, skin rash in infants, and mild depression.
Biotin is a form of vitamin B that provides essential nutrients.
Major & minor side effects for Biotin
- Hypersensitivity
- Stomach discomfort and pain
- Skin rash
This medicine is considered safe for consumption by pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Use of this medicine in children should be done only under your doctor's supervision.
The effect of therapy with Biotin may occur 3 to 6 months after starting the therapy.
Dialysis patients may require a higher dose due to drug removal during dialysis.