Glutathione 600mg injection is a potent antioxidant used primarily as a supportive treatment for liver diseases, such as alcoholic fatty liver, cirrhosis, and hepatitis. It protects liver cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals and toxins.
Medical Uses
- Liver Support: Used to help manage conditions like alcoholic liver disease, liver cirrhosis, and liver damage related to HIV/HCV co-infections.
- Chemotherapy Adjunct: Sometimes used alongside specific chemotherapy regimens to help mitigate toxic side effects and protect healthy cells.
Aesthetic & Off-Label Uses
- Skin Brightening: Dermatologists and cosmetic clinics sometimes use it off-label for skin tone modulation and lightening. It achieves this by inhibiting the production of melanin (the pigment that causes dark skin color).
Important Safety Considerations
- Administration: It is a prescription-only medication and must be reconstituted and administered by a qualified healthcare professional, usually via an intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) route. It should never be self-administered.
- Cosmetic Regulations: In India, regulatory bodies (CDSCO) strictly regulate injectables; products labeled purely as cosmetics cannot legally be injected into the skin by aesthetic clinics or non-doctors.
- Potential Side Effects: While generally well-tolerated, some individuals may experience pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site.
