Charak Cytozen Capsule is an Ayurvedic formulation that is hepato-protective. It improves liver functions, thus reducing the damages caused by infections like hepatitis, alcoholism and medications. It is a potent antioxidant drug and improves metabolism.
This drug helps to maintain the potential functions of the liver like the elimination of metabolic wastes, blood formation and energy storage. The ingredient drug-like hareetaki (Terminalia chebula), yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), amala etc. have anti-oxidant and liver-protective action. The antioxidant property protects the liver cells from damage.
The product is available in syrup and capsule dosage form.
INGREDIENTS of Cytozen
| Sl. No. | Ingredients | Botanical name | Properties |
| 1 | Haritaki | Terminalia chebula | Hepato-protective corrects metabolism, is rejuvenating |
| 2 | Bilwa | Aegle marmelos | Anti-oxidant, liver protective, anti-viral and rejuvenating |
| 3 | Yashtimadhu | Glycyrrhiza glabra | Anti-oxidant, rejuvenating drug |
| 4 | Musta | Cyperus rotundus | Corrects metabolism, it is used in the treatment of gastro-intestinal and hepato-cellular system |
| 5 | Punarnava | Boerhavia diffusa | Relieves oedema, anti-oxidant and liver protective |
| 6 | Amalaki | Embilica officinalis | Anti-oxidant, hepato-protective, rejuvenating drug |
| 7 | Katuki | Picrorrhiza kurroa | Very potent medicine which acts as liver protective |
| 8 | Kalmegh | Andrographis paniculata | Liver protective, used in treating infections, fever |
| 9 | Kumari | Aloe barbadensis | Action in the hepato-cellular system and improves liver function |
DOSE
Adult:
Capsule: 1 tablet twice daily till the symptoms subside. In chronic condition can be given for a month or two
Syrup: 5 to 10 ml twice daily after food.
Regular monitoring of liver function and doctor check-ups is necessary.
PRESENTATION
Tablet: 20 capsules in blister packing
Syrup: 100 ml bottle
MANUFACTURER
Charak Pharmaceuticals
DIET
- Avoid alcohol, smoking, carbonated soft drink
- Fried and spicy, high food is not desirable
- Junk food and preserved foods are better to be avoided
- A healthy diet including raw vegetables and fruits
Avoid injudicious administration of drugs without the doctor’s advice.
EXERCISE
Yoga, pranayama and meditation help to maintain a healthy mind and body. Can do,
- Sooryanamaskara
- Gomukhasana
- Ardhamatsyendriasana
- Merudandasana
- Anuloma-viloma pranayama
- Meditation
It is desirable to take an expert opinion if necessary.
RESEARCH PAPERS
- Hepato-protective action of Katuki
- Hepato-protective action of Punanava
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