Macuvex

Generic name: folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, copper, lutein, zeaxanthin
Dosage form: capsule

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DESCRIPTION

Macuvex is an orally administered prescription Vitamin for the dietary management of patients with unique nutritional needs requiring increased folate levels and other nutritional supplementation. Macuvex should be administered under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner.

Each capsule contains:Folic Acid:1mg, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid):500mg, Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol):400IU, Zinc(oxide)80mg, Copper (oxide): 2mg, Lutein :10 mg, Zeaxanthin:2 mg, Each capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, FD&C Blue #1, Titanium Dioxide

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Macuvex is indicated for dietary management of patients with unique nutritional needs requiring increased folate levels and other nutritional supplementation.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Warnings and Precautions

Tell your doctor if you have: kidney problems, thyroid disease. This medication should be used as directed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Consult your doctor about the risks and benefits.

Folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B12 is deficient. Folic acid in doses above 1 mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematologic remission can occur while neurological manifestations progress.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

This medication is generally well tolerated. Notify your doctor if you experience: nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination, muscle or bone pain,headache, weakness, weight loss, dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Take two capsules daily with or without food or as directed by a physician.

HOW SUPPLIED

Macuvex capsules are supplied as blue capsules printed with Macuvex dispensed in ...