Curcuminoids and Piperine

Curcuminoids are found in termeric. Piperine is found in blackpepper and long pepper. Both are insoluble in water.

Indications

Antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, antiviral, anti HIV-I activity, anti-atherosclerotic. Hypercholestero-lemia, cataract, uveitis, wound healing. Solid tumors, radiation induced side effects, helps to detoxity drugs and some chemicals. Increases bioavality of some drugs and nutrients. Aid in digestion of food, anticonvulsant.

Dosage

Adult : Curcuminoids 500mg, piperine 5mg, once or twice a day after meals orally.

Contra-Indications

Hypersensitivity, bile duct obstruction, gall stones.

Special Precautions

Do not take on empty stomach. Pregnancy and lactation.

Side Effects

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer, epigastric distress and irritation, nausea.

Drug Interactions

Cisplatin, doxorubicin, bleomycin, antiplatelet drugs, anticoagulants, propanolol, theophylline, phenytoin, sulfadiazine, rifampicin, isoniazid, ethambutol, pyrazinamide, dapsone.