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Coenzyme Q10
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Generic Name: ubiquinone (ue BIK wi none)
Brand Names: Co-Q10, Coenzyme Q10, LiQsorb, Liquid Co-Q10, NutraDrops,
QuinZyme
What is Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone)?
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Ubiquinone, also called Coenzyme Q-10, is a coenzyme that is made
naturally in the body.

Ubiquinone has been used in congestive heart failure, gum disease, and
type 2 diabetes. It has also been used to replace low levels of
ubiquinone caused by taking certain cholesterol medications.
Ubiquinone has not been approved by the FDA to treat any disease, and
it should not be substituted for prescription medications.

Ubiquinone may also have uses other than those listed in this product
guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Coenzyme
Q10 (ubiquinone)?
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Ubiquinone has not been approved by the FDA to treat any disease, and
it should not be substituted for prescription medications.
Ubiquinone has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety,
effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of
this product may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated
manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. Some marketed
herbal supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic
metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased
from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking
Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone)?
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Before taking ubiquinone, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist,
or other healthcare provider. You may not be able to use this product
if you have:

 
allergies (especially to plants);

 
diabetes; or

 
a blood (platelet) disorder.

Do not take ubiquinone without telling your doctor if you are pregnant
or could become pregnant. It is not known whether ubiquinone will be
harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take ubiquinone without telling your
doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. It is not known whether
ubiquinone will be harmful to a nursing infant. Do not give any
herbal/health supplement to a child without a doctor's advice.
How should I take Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone)?
--------------------------------------------

Ubiquinone has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety,
effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of
this product may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated
manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. Some marketed
herbal supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic
metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased
from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
If you choose to take ubiquinone, use it exactly as directed on the
label, or as prescribed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other health
care provider.

Take the ubiquinone capsule or tablet with a full glass of water.
Measure the liquid form ubiquinone with a special dose-measuring spoon
or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring
device, ask your pharmacist for one.

To take disintegrating tablet, use dry hands to remove the tablet from
the package, and place it in your mouth. It will begin to dissolve
right away. Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in
your mouth without chewing.
Do not take more of this product than is recommended. Too much
medicine could be dangerous.

Store ubiquinone at room temperature, away from light, heat, and
moisture. Keep the medicine bottle closed when not in use.
What happens if I miss a dose?
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No information is available regarding a missed dose of ubiquinone. Ask
your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional for instructions
if you miss a dose.
What happens if I overdose?
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Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much
of this medicine.
Symptoms of a ubiquinone overdose are not known.

What should I avoid while taking Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone)?
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Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without a doctor's
advice.

Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) side effects
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Stop taking ubiquinone and seek emergency medical attention if you
experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including
difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips,
tongue, or face; or hives.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call
your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side
effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone)?
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The following drugs can interact with ubiquinone. Tell your doctor if
you are using any of these:
 

a beta blocker blood pressure medication such as atenolol
(Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate),
metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran),
sotalol (Betapace), and others;
 

a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
 

cholesterol lowering agents such as atorvastatin (Lipitor),
pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), and others;
 

doxorubicin (Adriamycin); or
 

diabetes medication.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can
interact with ubiquinone or affect your condition. Tell your doctor
about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications,
vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other
doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?
---------------------------------
Your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider may have more
 information about ubiquinone.

Remember, keep this and all other prescription drug products,
 over-the-counter drug products, and herbal/health supplements out
 of the reach of children.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided
 by Cerner Multum, Inc. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and
 complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug
 information contained herein may be time sensitive. Multum
 information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners
 and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not
 warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate,
 unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum's drug information
 does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy.
 Multum's drug information is an informational resource designed to
 assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their
 patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a
 supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill,
 knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of
 a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be
 construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe,
 effective or appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not
 assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare
 administered with the aid of information Multum provides. The
 information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible
 uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions,
 allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions
 about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or
 pharmacist.

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