Rogisen
Brand Names:
Rogisen
Rogisen Description:
Rogisen is a vitamin supplement intended to improve eye health and help prevent vision loss. The supplement contains the following ingredients:
- Vitamins A, C and E
- Zinc
- Anthocyanin, an antioxidant present in bilberries and certain grapes
- Lutein, a pigment present in plants that has been shown to protect the macula of the eye in humans
- A bioflavonoid complex
Rogisen Side Effects:
Vitamins are essential nutrients found in food that play a key role in maintaining a healthy body. However, patients who receive too much of a particular vitamin may experience vitamin poisoning and undesirable side effects.
Patients who receive too much of any particular vitamin present in Rogisen may experience the following:
- Headache
- Sensitivity to light
- Nausea
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Blurred vision
- Drowsiness
- Irritability
- Diarrhea
- Muscle weakness
In severe cases, patients may experience additional side effects.
For more information, see our Rogisen side effects page.
Rogisen Uses:
Rogisen is used to counteract the loss of vision due to aging. As patients age, they become more susceptible to diseases that affect the eye and result in vision loss. Rogisen is intended to strengthen overall eye health, improve night vision and prevent macular degeneration, which is a process in which damage in the retina leads to blurred vision.
Rogisen Interactions:
The following medications may interact with Rogisen:
- Antibiotics
- Anticoagulants
- Aspirin and other pain medications
- HIV/AIDS medications
- Oral contraceptives
Other medications may also interact with Rogisen. Patients should discuss the concurrent use of all medications, vitamins and supplements with their doctor to prevent the possibility of dangerous interactions.
Rogisen Dosage Information:
Typical Dosage Recommendations
Rogisen is a once-daily vitamin supplement. It is administered in the form of an 850 mg oral caplet. In order to reduce the likelihood of experiencing stomach discomfort, patients should take this supplement with a meal.
Missing a Dose of Rogisen
If you forget to take a dose of Rogisen, you may take it as soon as you remember. However, do not consume a double dose of this supplement to compensate for a missed dose.
Rogisen Overdose
While an overdose of Rogisen may result in undesirable side effects, the risk of experiencing severe complications is relatively low. However, patients should contact their doctor if they believe they may have taken too much of this vitamin blend.
Rogisen FDA Approval:
Rogisen is a vitamin supplement and is not regulated by the FDA.
Rogisen Recall/Black Box Warning Information:
Because Rogisen is not regulated by the FDA, it is not subject to black box warnings.
There have not been any recalls associated with Rogisen.
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