Here is a little information on Chromium picolinate.
This medicine is used for:
Treating or preventing chromium deficiency.
This medicine is a mineral. It works by increasing the blood levels of chromium.
Do NOT use this medicine if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using this medicine:
Some medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with this medicine. However, no specific interactions with this medicine are known at this time.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if this medicine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use this medicine:
Use this medicine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take this medicine with food.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
If you miss taking a dose of this medicine for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use this medicine.
Important safety information about this medicine:
Diabetes patients - This medicine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of this medicine:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with this product.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include kidney or liver damage;loss of consciousness; seizures; upset stomach; vomiting.
Proper storage of this medicine:
Store this medicine at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F(15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
This medicine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.