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The active ingredients of EC+ are Beta Carotene, Vitamin E 8 Vitamin C. Beta Carotene is used commonly for the reduction of photosensitivity in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria and other photosensitivity diseases. Vitamin C and Vitamin E have been linked with reduced risks of cardiovascular diseases in human. All of these antioxidant vitamins have also been linked with reduced risks of cataract. Concurrent intake of Vitamin E and Vitamin C suggests that their action may be synergistic. Supplementation with Vitamin E shows to reduce the susceptibility of blood lipoproteins (the proteins that carry cholesterol in blood) to oxidation, which is the major causative factor in the formation of atheroma in the walls of blood vessels. Vitamin E also helps to protect the immune system and hence to combat infection and chronic diseases. Vitamin E may also be of value in reversing the age related trend toward decreased competence of the immune system, as well as other age-related degenerative changes. Moreover, it was recently reported that high-dose supplementation with vitamin C could correct the elevated sorbitol levels seen in diabetics, inhibiting the activity of the enzyme aldose reductase.

EC+ tablet is administered orally. The adult dose is 1 tablet daily or as directed by the physician.

EC+ is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of its components. Vitamin C in megadoses has been oontra-indicated for patients with hyperoxaluria. A pregnant woman taking more than 5 gm daily ascorbate may suffer from fetal abortion. Higher doses of Vitamin C have reported to cause failure of conception. In case of Vitamin E, there is no absolute contra-indication.