Chitosan (chitin, chitosan ascorbate, deacetylated chitin biopolymer, N,O-sulfated chitosan, N-carboxybutyl chitosan, O-sulfated N-acetylchitosan, sulfated N-carboxymethylchitosan, sulfated O-carboxymethylchitosan)
Classes: Metabolic & Endocrine, Herbals
Suggested dosing of Chitin, chitosan ascorbate (chitosan)
Renal Failure with Chronic Hemodialysis
1.35 g PO TId
Topical
Dosage varies
Suggested uses of Chitin, chitosan ascorbate (chitosan)
Hypercholesterolemia, periodontitis (topical use), hemodialysis (chronic), weight loss, Crohn's disease
Chitin, chitosan ascorbate (chitosan) adverse (side) effects
None reported
Warnings
Contraindications
None reported
Cautions
Shellfish allergy
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: avoid use
Lactation: avoid use
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Chitin, chitosan ascorbate (chitosan)
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Crustacean shell derivative; prevents enterohepatic recirculation of cholesteroL
Topical: protects periodontal pockets from oxygen, allowing tissue proliferation
