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Lycopene is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Antioxidant. Other than this, Lycopene has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lycopene. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Lycopene include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia. While these are the most often observed Lycopene side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lycopene go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lycopene is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lycopene has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lycopene related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Lycopene have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Lycopene may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Lycopene, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Lycopene is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Lycopene safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Lycopin on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Lycopene safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Lycopin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Lycopene on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Lycopin on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lycopene on the Liver?
Lycopin is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lycopene on the Heart?
Lycopin is not harmful for the heart.
Lycopene should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lycopene unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lycopene habit forming or addictive?
Lycopene does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lycopene will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lycopene does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lycopene is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lycopene
Taking Lycopene with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lycopene
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lycopene with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience