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CHITOBIT^®

Natural lipid inhibitor

Composition

Each capsule contains :
Standardized chitosan granules....... 250 mg
( Pharmaceutical grade )

Pharmacological actions

Chitosan acts as a " Fat Blocker ". Chitosan is the only edible fibrin with positive charge in nature. It can combine with fat having negative charge in food and bound with up to 12 times its weight in fatty oil in a process known as polymerization. The resulting molecule called chitosan-fat polymer is too large to be absorbed through the intestinal wall and therefore excreted via feces without digestion.
 

Indications

• Hypercholesterolemia

• Obesity

• Atherosclerosis and hypertension

• Prevention of constipation

• Prevention of complications in diabetes mellitus

Adverse reactions

Occasionally gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea, loose motion and mild steatorrhea have been reported.

Dosage

One to two capsules two times a day before meal or as directed by the physican.

Precautions

Those with shellfish allergies should use with caution in taking chitosan supplements. Stop the drug if symptom of hypersensitivity occurs.

Interactions with other drugs

Chitosan might bind to certain drugs, especially lipophilic drugs (eg. vitamin E), lowering their efficacy.

How supply

30 capsules per bottle.