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.