Glace Capsule

Glace is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Vit E, Ascorbic Acid,Beta Carotene,Selenium Dioxide,Zinc Sulphate. This drug comes in the form of Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 30 Capsule and is priced at Rs 50.62 (arround $0.70868 US Dollar)

Generic (Salt) Combination :	(Vit E+ Ascorbic Acid+Beta Carotene+Selenium Dioxide+Zinc Sulphate)
Pharma Company :	Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Brand Label :	Glace
Preparation Type :	Capsule
Single Dose :	1 Capsule
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :	Ascorbic Acid-150 mg Beta Carotene-10 mg Zinc Sulphate-61.8 mg Selenium Dioxide-75 mcg Vit E-25 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :	30 Capsule
Price Unit :	Rs 1.69 INR (arround $0.02366 US Dollar)
Price Pack :	Rs 50.62 INR (arround $0.70868 US Dollar)

Drug details for Glace

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Glace are :

Ascorbic Acid-150 mg
Beta Carotene-10 mg
Zinc Sulphate-61.8 mg
Selenium Dioxide-75 mcg
Vit E-25 mg

Vit E
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): G6-PD deficiency, Acanthocytosis. Retrolental fibroplasia in premature infants exposed to high oxygen concentrations. Intermittant claudication, fibrocystic breast disease and nocturnal muscle cramps. Supplementation in cystic fibrosis. Abetalipoproteinaemia. Enhances Vit A absorption.

For more details on Vit E, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Vit E..

Ascorbic Acid
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Ascorbic acid is used to prevent and treat scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in the body.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Prevention and treatrnent of scurvy

For more details on Ascorbic Acid, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ascorbic Acid..

Beta Carotene
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Beta Carotene, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Beta Carotene..

Selenium Dioxide
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Selenium Dioxide, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Selenium Dioxide..

Zinc Sulphate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): For eye and ear wash. Acne and impetigo.

For more details on Zinc Sulphate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Zinc Sulphate..

Glace Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Glace, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Ascorbic Acid-150 mg Beta Carotene-10 mg Zinc Sulphate-61.8 mg Selenium Dioxide-75 mcg Vit E-25 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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