Rutin (Vitamin P)
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Any pharmacologic activity associated with the plant is most likely caused by the presence of eugenol; however, clinical studies are lacking.( Duke 2002 ) Antioxidant properties have been described for allspice, especially from compounds like eugenol, quercetin, and gallic acid, but studies evaluating this property in clinical applications are also lacking.( Kikuzaki 2008 , Padmakumari 2011 , Tsai 2007 , Zhang 2012 )
Indications
Any pharmacologic activity associated with the plant is most likely caused by the presence of eugenol; however, clinical studies are lacking.( Duke 2002 ) Antioxidant properties have been described for allspice, especially from compounds like eugenol, quercetin, and gallic acid, but studies evaluating this property in clinical applications are also lacking.( Kikuzaki 2008 , Padmakumari 2011 , Tsai 2007 , Zhang 2012 )
Contraindications
Rutin (Vitamin P) is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy, Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Rutin (Vitamin P) include Diarrhea. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Rutin (Vitamin P) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Sleepiness, Dizziness, Headache, Vomiting, Constipation, Skin rashes, Dry mouth, Gastritis, Eosinophilia.
Warnings
It should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to Rutin containing products. It may undergo nitrosation so those supplementation with Rutin should be avoided.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Geriatrics. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
1 to 2 g/day (1.5 (1.5)) As recommended. PO — Should be given in divided doses for four weeks.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
None well documented.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.