Cyclodextrin

What Are The Uses Of Cyclodextrin?

Cyclodextrin (cyclic oligosaccharide) is a soluble dietary fibre which is produced from starch by enzymatic conversion and is used as an ingredient in different industries and also in medicines. It:

• Absorbs odour,
• Reduces foam in personal care products,
• Acts as a stabilizer, anti-aging agent, an antioxidant, absorbent and chelating agent.
• Enables drug release in pharmaceutical products
• Used in the treatment of chronic occlusive arterial disease 

What Are The Side Effects Of Cyclodextrin?

Some side effects that may be caused by cyclodextrin are:

• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Indigestion, flatulence
• Vomiting, nausea
• Epigastric pain, abdominal pain

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Cyclodextrin?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug cyclodextrin or any other allergies.
• Kidney problems, liver problems
• Pulmonary oedema