Dietary supplement
Adult: 500-1,000 mg/day.
Oral
Treatment and prophylaxis of herpes simplex
Adult: To treat symptoms: 3,000-9,000 mg/day in divided doses. To prevent recurrences: 500-1,500 mg/day.
Indications and Dosage
Oral
Dietary supplement Adult: 500-1,000 mg/day. Oral Treatment and prophylaxis of herpes simplex Adult: To treat symptoms: 3,000-9,000 mg/day in divided doses. To prevent recurrences: 500-1,500 mg/day.
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Special Precautions
Patients with CV diseases or elevated cholesterol levels.
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Adverse Reactions
Rarely associated with interstitial nephritis.
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Drug Interactions
Reduced levels or potential lysine deficiency with high doses of arginine.
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Action
Description: Lysine is an essential amino acid for normal growth and development. It plays an essential role in the production of carnitine, a nutrient responsible for converting fatty acids into energy, which helps to lower cholesterol. It reduces the availability of arginine in herpes virus-infected cells resulting in slower viral replication. It also helps in the absorption of calcium.
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MIMS Class
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