Oligogal-Se

Country of origin: Yugoslavia

Pharm-Group: Multivitamins with microelements

Manufacturers: ICN Galenika (Yugoslavia)

International name: Oligogal-Se

Dosage forms: capsules 1500IU

Ingredients: 1 capsule contains selenium (organically bound in brewer's yeast) 0.1 mg, vitamin A 1500 IU, vitamin C 90 mg, vitamin E 45 IU.

Indications for use: Prevention and treatment of hypo- and avitaminosis A and C, to increase the body's resistance to infectious and colds, in complex therapy of atherosclerotic changes in blood vessels, with decreased visual acuity, with increased physical and mental stress.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, increased blood clotting, thrombophlebitis and a tendency to thrombosis, diabetes mellitus. Use with caution in diffuse cardiosclerosis, myocardial infarction, pregnancy, thyrotoxicosis, cholecystitis, conditions accompanied by increased vascular permeability.

Side effects: Allergic reactions are possible.

Interaction: Vitamin E may increase the effectiveness of antiepileptic drugs in patients with epilepsy. Concomitant use with other multivitamin preparations is contraindicated.

Overdose: No data available.

Special instructions: No data available.

Literature: Encyclopedia of Medicines 2005