The Vitamin Company Red Yeast Capsule

The Vitamin Company Red Yeast Capsule contains Red Yeast Rice, a traditional fermented rice supplement. Made by The Vitamin Company, it is used for mildly raised cholesterol.

Uses of The Vitamin Company Red Yeast Capsule

The Vitamin Company Red Yeast Capsule is a food supplement traditionally used in Chinese medicine and now taken to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels as part of a balanced diet and active lifestyle. It is mainly used by adults with mildly raised cholesterol who have discussed it with their doctor. It is not a replacement for prescribed cholesterol-lowering medicines, and blood lipid levels should still be checked regularly.

How The Vitamin Company Red Yeast Capsule works

Red yeast rice is made by fermenting rice with a yeast called Monascus purpureus. This produces natural compounds called monacolins, one of which (monacolin K) is chemically similar to the statin lovastatin and slows the liver’s production of cholesterol.

Possible side effects

Most people take The Vitamin Company Red Yeast Capsule without trouble. Possible side effects include:

• Mild stomach upset or heartburn
• Bloating or wind
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Muscle aches

Stop taking it and see a doctor promptly if you get unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may point to muscle or liver problems.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not take it together with a statin or other cholesterol medicine unless your doctor advises it, because the effects and side effects can add up.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or drink alcohol heavily.
• Some medicines, including clarithromycin, itraconazole, ciclosporin and certain HIV medicines, can raise the level of monacolin K in the body and increase the risk of muscle damage.
• Avoid The Vitamin Company Red Yeast Capsule if you are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding.
• Let your doctor know you are taking it so that your cholesterol and liver blood tests can be interpreted correctly.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy The Vitamin Company Red Yeast Capsule online in Pakistan

Order The Vitamin Company Red Yeast Capsule from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.