CQ-10 Capsule Uses

About CQ-10 Capsule

CQ-10 Capsule uses include support for energy production in cells, antioxidant support, and topping up coenzyme Q10 levels that may be low, such as in people taking statins. It contains coenzyme Q10, a natural substance found mostly in the heart, liver, and kidneys that helps cells make energy and acts as an antioxidant. It is a food supplement, not a treatment for any disease, so use it under medical supervision, especially if you take heart, diabetes, or blood-thinning medicines.

CQ-10 Capsule Uses

Your doctor might give you CQ-10 Capsule for:

• Low coenzyme Q10 levels
• Support for energy production in cells
• Antioxidant support
• Restoring coenzyme Q10 levels lowered by statin medicines
• Heart health support alongside prescribed treatment

CQ-10 Capsule Dosage and Administration

Always follow your doctor's instructions exactly.

Adult Dosage:

• Take 1 softgel capsule daily with a meal, or as directed by your doctor
• Each capsule contains 100mg of coenzyme Q10
• Do not take more than the dose on the pack

Children Dosage:

• No children's dose is given for this product
• Give it to children only if a doctor advises

How to Take:

• Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water.
• Do not chew or break the softgel.
• Take it with a meal that has some fat, as this helps the body absorb it.
• Take it at about the same time each day.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next one, and do not take a double dose.

CQ-10 Capsule Warnings

Don't use CQ-10 Capsule if you:

• Are allergic to coenzyme Q10 or any ingredient

CQ-10 Capsule Precautions

Talk with your doctor first if you:

• Take warfarin or another blood thinner
• Take insulin or other diabetes medicines
• Take beta-blockers such as atenolol, metoprolol, or propranolol
• Have heart failure
• Have diabetes
• Have liver or gallbladder problems
• Are having chemotherapy or radiation treatment
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding

Also, remember:

• It is a supplement and does not replace your prescribed medicines
• Do not stop your heart or cholesterol medicines without your doctor's advice
• Research has not proven that it helps heart failure, high blood pressure, or statin muscle pain
• Stop it and get help at once if a rash, swelling, or breathing difficulty appears

CQ-10 Capsule Side Effects

CQ-10 Capsule is generally well tolerated, but some people may experience side effects.

• Trouble sleeping
• Tiredness
• Upset stomach
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Rash

Serious side effects:

• Severe allergic reaction
• Swelling of the face, lips, or throat
• Difficulty breathing
• Hives
• Fainting

Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature, between 15°C and 30°C
• Protect from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture
• Do not freeze
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after expiry date

Packaging and Quantity

CQ-10 Capsule is available as:

• 100mg: Pack of 30 softgel capsules (3 strips of 10)

Prescription Requirement

It is a prescription-only medicine due to its potential side effects and to prevent misuse.

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