Bitter Melon Extract
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) is a tropical fruit extract widely used in traditional medicine. The extract contains active components like charantin, vicine, and an insulin-like polypeptide-p, which help support healthy blood sugar levels by enhancing glucose uptake and supporting pancreatic function.
Dosage by Body Weight
For adults, the typical oral dosage is 500 mg to 1000 mg daily, usually taken with meals. Use with extreme caution alongside prescribed antidiabetic medications due to the risk of additive hypoglycemia. Pediatric safety and standard pediatric dosing have not been established.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not administer
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy have not been established. High risk of severe hypoglycemia.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not administer
- Tracking Notes
- Clinical data lacking for infants and young children.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not administer
- Tracking Notes
- Not for pediatric use due to risk of unpredictable blood sugar fluctuations.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not administer
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a pediatrician; dietary supplements of this nature are not intended for pediatric metabolic control.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not administer
- Tracking Notes
- Always consult a licensed medical professional before administering active herbal extracts to children.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Do not administer | Safety and efficacy have not been established. High risk of severe hypoglycemia. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | Do not administer | Clinical data lacking for infants and young children. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | Do not administer | Not for pediatric use due to risk of unpredictable blood sugar fluctuations. |
| 11-15 kg | Not recommended | Do not administer | Consult a pediatrician; dietary supplements of this nature are not intended for pediatric metabolic control. |
| 16-20 kg | Not recommended | Do not administer | Always consult a licensed medical professional before administering active herbal extracts to children. |
Formulation
Purpose
Supportive management of blood glucose levels, antioxidant support, and traditional metabolic health promotion.
Generic Name
Momordica charantia extractBranded Drug Names
Bitter Melon Extract is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.