Chromium Picolinate Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Chromium Picolinate, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Chromium Picolinate brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Chromium Picolinate Pronunciation : KROME ee um pi KOE li nateBrand Names or Trade Names of Chromium Picolinate
India :
Glycor C (80mg+200 mcg) |
Amonerve |
Nocad |
Lyvit Plus |
Nutrifol XL |
Redose |
Me Plus OD |
ME Plus-OD |
Mecobion OD |
Glumin C (80mg+200 mcg)
International :
Cr-GTF, CRM
Why is Chromium Picolinate Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a nutritional/herbal supplement prescribed for type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus and also used as an alternative medicine to lower cholesterol or improve body’s use of glucose.When should Chromium Picolinate not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with liver disease, cancer, kidney problems, weak immune system and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Chromium Picolinate?
Adult: PO-200 to 1000mcg daily in divided doses.How should Chromium Picolinate be taken?
It comes as a tablet/capsule to take by mouth with or without food as directed by your health care provider.What are the warnings and precautions for Chromium Picolinate?
• Use this medication as prescribed by your physician, do not use longer than recommended.• Caution should be exercised when taking other medications such as nicotinic acid, steroid medications, stomach acid reducers, aspirin, asthma or blood pressure medications or an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
• Consult with your health care provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant.
• Do not give this supplement to a child without consulting your physician.
• Chromium when taken along with diabetes medications may lower blood sugar levels too much, monitor blood glucose levels regularly; consult with your health care provider.
