Glutamic acid, dicalcium phosphate, thiamine (vitamin B1), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12).
Each GLUTAPHOS tablet contains Glutamic acid 325 mg, Dicalcium phosphate 200 mg, Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 5 mg and Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 10 mcg.
GLUTAPHOS contains glutamic acid, dicalcium phosphate, thiamine hydrochloride and cyanocobalamin. These are nutrients that are important for the brain.
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) is very important because it facilitates energy production and modulates cognitive performance of the brain.
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) is a cofactor in the synthesis of S-adenosylmethionine which is important in brain development and cognitive functioning. Deficiency has been associated with neurologic defects and supplementation with improvement of cognitive performance.
Glutamic acid is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.
Dicalcium phosphate is a source of calcium, which has an important function in transmitting signals through brain cells.
GLUTAPHOS is a neurotonic, an agent that improves the tone and force of the nervous system. It helps support and improve cognitive function. It is used as an aid in enhancing mental faculties: Productivity, concentration, clarity, memory and to refresh the dull and sluggish nervous system in cases of mental fatigue. Students, workaholics, executives and others who experience long strenous mental activities may benefit from GLUTAPHOS.
GLUTAPHOS may be taken by adults and children over 12 years. May take 1 to 2 tablets 3 times a day. The physician may also prescribe a different dose.
Missed dose: In case of a missed dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is close to the time of next dose, skip the missed dose and resume dosing schedule. Do not use an extra dose to make up for a missed dose.
Consult the physician to discuss changes in the dosing schedule to make up for missed doses, if have missed too many doses recently.
Signs and symptoms of overdose: Glutamic acid: Excessive consumption puts more strain on the kidneys since they have to excrete more urea than normal. It can also acidify the blood.
Dicalcium phosphate: Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, constipation, confusion, delirium, stupor and coma.
Thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin B1): Overdose is extremely rare, however, some of the symptoms are upset stomach and allergic reaction.
Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12): Overdose has not been observed. However, administration in doses greater than 10 mcg daily may produce a hematological response in patients with folate deficiency.
Do not use more than the prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve the symptoms; rather, they may cause poisoning or serious undesirable effects. In case of overdose, consult a doctor or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Do not take GLUTAPHOS if patient is allergic to or have the following conditions: Atrophic gastritis (a type of stomach inflammation); hypersensitivity or allergic tendency; kidney or liver disease; Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (an inherited form of vision loss); low amount of potassium in the blood; nervous system disorder; operation to remove the stomach.
Administration of cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) in doses greater that 10 mcg daily may produce a hematological response in patients with folate deficiency.
When planning to take the drug, consult the doctor first if pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding; taking any prescription or non-prescription medicine, herbal preparation pr dietary supplement; drinking alcohol on a regular basis; have allergies to medicines, foods or other substances and have an infection, weakened eye nerve, build-up of waste in the blood, any kind of anemia or low blood levels of iron or folic acid.
The following are the possible undesirable effects that may occur with the components of GLUTAPHOS. Consult the doctor if patient is experiencing any of the following: Stomach upset, itching, constipation, pulmonary edema (fluid buildup in the lungs), congestive heart failure, polycythemia vera (a blood cancer where the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells), diarrhea, feeling of swelling of the entire body.
GLUTAPHOS may interact with the following medicines or substances found in medicines.
Inform the doctor if patient is taking the following before taking GLUTAPHOS: Alcohol, alendronate, chloramphenicol, cholestyramine, ciprofloxacin, colchicine, doxycycline, epoetin, estramustine, glucose.
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
A11AA02 - multivitamins and calcium ; Belongs to the class of multivitamins with minerals. Used as dietary supplements.
Glutaphos tab
100's (P1,041.04/pack);20's (P209.44/pack)
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