Detail Drug Information

Lecithin (Lecithin)

Overview of Lecithin

Lecithin is a phospholipid found in both animal and vegetable foods. Lecithin is used as an emulsifying and stabilizing agent in the skin preparations.

Indication of Lecithin

Lecithin is primarily indicated in conditions like Dementia, Extrapyramidal disorders, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Hypercholesterolaemia.

Contraindication of Lecithin

Lecithin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Side Effects of Lecithin

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Lecithin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Anorexia, Hepatitis, Increased salivation.

Precautions of Lecithin

Very large doses may produce nausea, dizziness or diarrhea. High doses of lecithin and lecithin should be accompanied by additional vitamin C and calcium.