Menevit
Menevit - Basic Information
- GN:Allium sativum oil
- Alpha tocopherol
- Ascorbic acid
- Folic acid
- Lycopene
- Selenium
- Zinc
- Con: Constipation
- Cla: information not available
Indication of Menevit:
Menevit is a supplement that has been specifically created to maintain sperm health.Action of Menevit:
Menevit helps couples planning for pregnancy as it contains a specific formulation of vitamins that may help to support sperm health and hence help support pregnancy.Dose Advice of Menevit:
Dose information: Men: Take one capsule once daily with food for 3 months as preparation for conception.Continue to take one capsule daily as needed or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.Contraindications: Known allergies to the ingredients used to make Menevit.Certain blood medications e.g. Warfarin.Precautions: Menevit contains selenium which may be toxic if consumed at high doses. Please ensure that you do not go beyond 100 mcg daily of selenium.Children under 15 years oldPregnancy: Category A Menevit is safe to use during pregnancy. Lactation: Menevit is safe to use during breastfeeding.Schedule of Menevit:
Menevit is Unscheduled2Common side effects of Menevit:
All medications carry the risk of causing unwanted side effects, including vitamin supplements. However, Menevit is very safe and side effects that may occur are mild. Menevit may cause a tummy upset or cause you to feel nauseous. This is why Menevit is recommended to be taken with food.Uncommon side effects of Menevit:
Uncommon side effects are those that occur in less than 1% of consumers and may include the following: constipationMild refluxGarlic taste in the mouth (garlic oil is one of the many ingredients in Menevit capsules)Reference:
MIMS Online. Menevit. 29 October 2007 [cited 2008 September 20]. Available from: http: //mims.hcn.net.auAustralian Medicines Handbook. Menevit. January 2008 [cited 2008 September 20]. Available from: http: //amh.hcn.net.auGN: Allium sativum oil
Con: Constipation