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Glutathione

Information about Glutathione

Glutathione Uses

Glutathione is used in liver disease.

How Glutathione works

Glutathione belongs to a class of medications called antioxidants. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals), thus preventing liver damage.

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Dr. Betina Chandolia

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MD Pharmacology, MBBS

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16 Aug 2022 | 05:53 PM (UTC)

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Available Medicine for Glutathione

MaxilivZuventus Healthcare Ltd

₹1312 to ₹15882 variant(s)

ThiotresLa Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹1197 to ₹14472 variant(s)

HavgloIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹710 to ₹20274 variant(s)

HepafreshShrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹43 to ₹14256 variant(s)

OxonegIpca Laboratories Ltd

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UltraWyteAlniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹99 to ₹13995 variant(s)

GlutaflyIndoco Remedies Ltd

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GlutaoneAllites life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹13991 variant(s)

GlutawinGonan Pharma

₹11991 variant(s)

RivagluRelphia Lifesciences

₹9491 variant(s)

Expert advice for Glutathione

Inform your doctor if you have past or current history of asthma.
Seek immediate medical attention if you have difficulty in breathing after taking the drug.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to glutathione, milk protein or any of its ingredients.
Do not take if Patients had organ transplantation.
Avoid if suffering from asthma.
Do not take if patient is Pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Frequently asked questions for Glutathione

Glutathione

Q. Is Glutathione safe?

Glutathione is safe if used in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. Is Glutathione an amino acid?

Yes. Glutathione is a mixture of non-essential amino acids, since it can be synthesized in the body

Q. Does Glutathione whiten your skin?

Yes, skin whitening effect of Glutathione is discovered as one of the side effect at larger doses. Glutathione inhibits the synthesis of black pigment called melanin and exert its action as a skin whitening agent

Q. Is Glutathione an antioxidant?

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant and prevents any damage to body cells caused by harmful chemical substances (free radicals).

Q. Does Glutathione cause weight gain, affect fertility, cause cancer?

No. Glutathione is not known to impair fertility, cause cancer or weight gain.