Uses and Application Rice Bran Wax,from Octacosanol to Phytosterol.

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Rice bran wax Extract INCI Name Saccharum Officinarum Extract Octacosanol CAS:91722-22-4.557-61-9.999999-89-5.octacosan-1-ol.Policosanol photo picture image Typical doses: used are 1 to 8 milligrams (1,000 to 8,000 micrograms) daily taken with food. A dose of 20 milligrams daily should not be exceeded. Octacosanol frequently comes in mixtures with other long-chain alcohols.

 Overdosage: There are no reports of overdosage.

 Are there any side effects or interactions: Long-term trials in humans using amounts up to 20 mg per day have not shown any negative effects.

 Precautions: Octacosanol is not recommended for children, pregnant women and nursing mothers. Parkinson's disease patients taking carbidopa-levodopa may experience side effects (see Adverse Reactions).

 Adverse Reactions: Side effects of octacosanol taken up to 20 milligrams daily are infrequent. Mild position-related nonrotational dizziness, increased nervous tension and worsening of carbidopa-levodopa-related dyskinesias have been reported in a few Parkinson's disease patients taking octacosanol.

 Interactions: Carbidopa-levodopa: Octacosanol has been reported to worsen dyskinesias in a few Parkinson's disease patients taking carbidopa-levodopa.No other nutritional supplement, herb or food interactions are known.

 Storage: Store in cool, dry place. Avoid excessive heat. Protect from being exposed to direct light.

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  • Name:Rice bran wax Extract
  • Serie No:P059
  • Specifications:1-Octacosanol,Octacosanol 16%,60%GC.
  • INCI Name:Saccharum Officinarum Extract.Octacosanol.Sugar Cane extract.
  • EINECS/ELINCS No.:N/A
  • CAS:91722-22-4.557-61-9.999999-89-5.
  • Chem/IUPAC Name:octacosan-1-ol
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