Rebaudioside A [extract of stevia leaf]2 – Generic Drug Info

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Rebaudioside A [extract of stevia leaf]2

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Generic drug information & available brands

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This is a natural, zero-calorie sweetener extracted from stevia leaves. It's used as a sugar substitute in various foods and drinks, making it a good choice for health-conscious individuals, diabetics, and those managing their weight. It also helps improve glucose tolerance and is considered safe for use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Indications

Rebaudioside A is a natural sweetener that is widely used in sugar-free and low-calorie food & drink. It can be used in a variety of foods and beverages such as soft drinks, canned fruit, jams, ice creams, tea, coffee and other dairy products, cakes and desserts etc. Due to zero calorie sweetener it is an excellent preparation for health conscious people, diabetes & obese patients. Rebaudioside A is also suitable for everyone including children who want to reduce calorie intake. Moreover, it helps to improve glucose tolerance in type-2 diabetes.

Description

Unique Features of Rebaudioside A-

Zero calories
High-purity (98%)
Heat stable to 200°C
Quick dissolving
No carbohydrate
Does not raise blood glucose levels (Zero Glycemic Index)
Non-toxic; extensively used by humans with no adverse effects
Safe for pregnant mother, diabetic, geriatric & children

Pharmacology

Rebaudioside A is 100% natural, which contains zero calories sweetener and has no known adverse health effects. It is completely safe, high-intensity sweetener that is about 350 to 450 times sweeter than sugar. Rebaudioside A is considered the best ingredients among all steviol glycosides of stevia. It has no additives and no preservatives. It has been shown to lower blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Rebaudioside A is approved GRAS status in 2008 by the USFDA for its use as a sweetener in a variety of food products and as a tabletop sweetener. Its safety has also been approved by the EFSA, JECFA & FSANZ. So, Rebaudioside A is safer than artificial sugar and tabletop sugar.

Dosage & Administration

Important:
Do not take any medication without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication can be dangerous.

Each 30 mg tablet is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of sugar in sweetness. The acceptable daily intake of Rebaudioside A is 4 mg/kg body weight.

Side Effects

No severe side effects have been reported yet. It is non-toxic; extensively tested in animals and extensively used by humans with no adverse effects.

Pregnancy & Lactation

It is safe for pregnant women & lactating mother.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C temperature & dry place, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.

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Available Brands

2 found

Brand	Strength	Type	৳
ChiniGo Premium Purnava Limited	N/A	Oral Powder	-
Disugar ACME Laboratories Ltd.	30 mg	Tablet	3.00

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