Coenzyme Q10
Description
Coenzyme Q10 is a dietary supplement. This medicine works as an antioxidant, a substance that prevents or delays cell damage.
Coenzyme Q10 may cause side effects such as nausea/vomiting, skin rash, diarrhoea, stomach upset, low blood pressure, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen.
Coenzyme Q10 is available in oral forms such as tablets and capsules. It should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body.
Coenzyme Q10 should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have a history of hypotension (low blood pressure) or if you are planning surgery before beginning treatment with this medicine. Close evaluation with respect to your current medicines is necessary to avoid any undesired side effects. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Coenzyme Q10
- Stomach upset
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhoea
- Skin rash
- Low blood pressure
Uses of Coenzyme Q10
What is it prescribed for?
- Dietary Deficiency
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe time required by Coenzyme Q10 to show its effect is not clinically known.
- Duration of effectCoenzyme Q10 remains active in your body for an approximate duration of 5 days after intake.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Coenzyme Q10.
- Usage in pregnancy?Coenzyme Q10 is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
- Usage while breast-feeding?It is not known whether Coenzyme Q10 passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Allergy
Avoid Coenzyme Q10 if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Coenzyme Q10 is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Coenzyme Q10 passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
General warnings
Other medicines
Coenzyme Q10 may interact with other medicines and cause undesired side effects. Hence, inform your doctor about your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Surgery
Coenzyme Q10 should be discontinued at least 2 weeks before surgery. If you are on treatment with this medicine, inform your doctor before planning surgery.
Driving or operating machines
Coenzyme Q10 may cause low blood pressure, which may increase your risk of dizziness/fainting. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any symptoms that may affect your mental alertness after taking this medicine.
Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Coenzyme Q10. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.
Overdose
Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose with Coenzyme Q10.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Dicumarol
Anisindione
Warfarin
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Tablet/Capsule: Take Coenzyme Q10 as directed by your doctor. It is recommended to take this medicine with food for better absorption. Drink an adequate amount of water.
Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Avoid discontinuation of Coenzyme Q10 without consulting your doctor.
Coenzyme Q10 may cause low blood pressure. Your blood pressure needs to be closely monitored while on treatment with this medicine.
If you experience any symptoms that may affect your mental alertness after taking Coenzyme Q10, do not drive vehicles or operate machines.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Coenzyme Q10 is a dietary supplement. It works as an antioxidant, a substance that prevents or delays cell damage.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antioxidants
Schedule
OTC
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Information on this page was last updated on 14 Mar 2022
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