Brand Name: Vitamin-E
Generic: Vitamin E
Therapeutic Class: Vitamins & Minerals
Dosage Form: Soft Gelatin Capsule
Pack Size: 5×10’s Capsules
Indication:
As a dietary supplement: Prevention of Vitamin E deficiency due to malabsorption or increased requirements during pregnancy, lactation, and diets rich in polyunsaturated fats. Also indicated for healthy hair and skin, haemolytic anaemia due to Vitamin E deficiency, and as an antioxidant. Therapeutic use: Cardiovascular disease, skin conditions, nocturnal leg cramps, premenstrual syndrome, and nutritional deficiency states.
Dosage & Administration:
Adults: 1 capsule (200–400 IU) once daily with or after meals, or as directed by the physician.
Children: 200 IU per day, or as directed by the physician.
Special populations or regimens: High doses should be used cautiously in patients receiving anticoagulants.
Special populations or regimens: Use with caution in patients taking oral anticoagulants or who are Vitamin K deficient, as doses exceeding 1 gm/day may increase bleeding tendency. High doses may also impair absorption of Vitamins A and K..
Dose and duration should be determined by the registered physician.
Preparation / Packaging:
Vitamin-E 200 Capsule (dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate equivalent to Vitamin E 200 IU): Box containing 50 capsules in blister pack.
Vitamin-E 400 Capsule (dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate equivalent to Vitamin E 400 IU): Box containing 50 capsules in blister pack.