Brahmos capsule is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Jeevanrekha Company. It is mainly used in the treatment of Anxiety and Depression diseases.
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Brahmos capsule Indications:
Anxiety, Depression,
Insomnia, Senile Dementia,
Early Alzheimer, Short term memory loss
Dose and duration
Dosage: 1 t 2 capsule bid
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Presentation: 30 capsules
How long to take?
This medicine can be taken for a period of 6 – 8 weeks as per doctors advice. After that time, usually the dose is gradually reduced and the medicine is stopped in next 6 weeks of time.
Ingredients
Brahmos capsule Ingredients:
Each capsule contains extracts equivalent to
Brahmi – Bacopa monnieri – 1200 mg
Ashwagandha – Withania somnifera
Jatamansi – Nardostachys jatamansi
Pippali – Piper longum
Gulvel – Tinospora cordifolia Wall. Ex Seringe.
Side effects
Brahmos capsule Side effects:
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
It is usually prescribed in a lower dose during lactation and in children.
Consult your doctor for its usage during pregnancy.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Diet To Follow
Have more of Ghee, coconut oil, Sunflower seed, almond,
taro root, flaxseed oil, soyabean, pistachio,
Broccoli, carrots, chard, nuts, papaya, pumpkin,
red peppers
Flax seeds, walnut, tofu, brussel sprout,
cauliflower, winter squash, fish oil, egg oil, krill oil, chia seeds, camelia
are fine to take.
Diet To avoid:
There are no diet restrictions. Please avoid all
types of junk foods, excessive non veg foods, try to avoid or limit alcohol and
smoking. Avoid aerated drinks.
Please prefer homemade food wherever possible.
Shelf life and manufacturer
Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Manufactured By: Jeevanrekha Company
Habit forming
Is
this medicine habit forming? Does it create dependence? Can we stop it after a
few months of usage?
This
medicine is not habit forming. After using for the prescribed period, your
doctor would gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it. Follow your
doctor’s instructions for gradual decrease of dose and stopping. Usually it
does not cause any ill effects.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital