Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Histidine
Drug Class
General
Chemical Class
Amino Acid
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Uses
Lysine is an amino acid (building block of protein), and it is also known as L-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid, Lisina, Lys, Lysine Hydrochlorid...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Amino Acid
It is of Natural origin and belongs to Amino Acid. The Molecular Weight of Lysine is 146.20.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
0.5 to 3 g — 24 hourly
Higher doses are split throughout the day
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
When considering the use of herbal supplements, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements. If you choose
Safety Alerts
Before using lysine, talk to your healthcare provider
You may not be able to use lysine if you have certain medical conditions
Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have: osteoporosis
lysinuric protein intolerance (in children)
or kidney disease
Important Warnings
Follow all directions on the product label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficulty breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Although not all side effects are knownlysine is thought to be possibly safe when taken for up to a year. Common side effects of lysine may include: stomach pain and diarrhea . This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may interact with lysine
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using. Do not take lysine without medical advice if you are using any of the following medications: calcium supplements
or gastrointestinal medicines (such as prucalopride or tegaserod). This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with lysine
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this product guide.
Storage
Tab Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 814.6
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 81.46 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 3,895
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 814.6
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