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Vitamin E

Latest prescription information about Vitamin E. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Vitamin E
Pronunciation : vi-ta-mine
Trade Name(s): 
India- Alogard Cream, Aqua-E 200 Cap, Aqua-E 400 Cap, Aqua-E Cap, Arocap Cap, Betamore Soft-Gelatin Caps, Bio-8888 Cap, Bio-E Caps Soft-Gelatin Caps, Calyx Lotion, Codesoft Soft-Gelatin Caps, Covita Cap, Covita Plus Soft-Gelatin Caps, E-Cap Cap, Ecod Tab, Ecoliv Softgel, Ecozyme Soft-Gelatin Caps, Edge Soft-Gelatin Caps, Eee Cap, Efalife Cap, Elimcee Cap, Ensules Cap, Ensules Plus Cap, Ephynal Cap, Etoplex Cap, Evion P-Drops, Evion Soft-Gelatin Caps, Evion-Lc Filcotab, Evit Soft-Gelatin Caps, Evitam 200 Natural Plus Soft-Gelatin Caps, Evitam 400 Natural Plus Soft-Gelatin Caps, Evitam Soft-Gelatin Caps, Evitop Soft-Gelatin Caps, Evitop-C Soft-Gelatin Caps, Exart Tab, Exox Tab, Glyvion Cap, Lycobig Soft-Gelatin Caps, Monovit-En Cap, Natvie C 200 Soft-Gelatin Caps, Natvie C 400 Soft-Gelatin Caps, Ne Cap, Ne-200 Plus Softgel, Ne-400 Plus Softgel, Novaglow Soap, Novee Soft-Gelatin Caps, Nu-Seng Cap, Nutradyn Film-Coated Tab, Ocuvit Cap, O-Ne Soft-Gelatin Caps, Restofit Capsules Cap, Rovigon Tab, Sepal Baby Soap Soap, Tocofer Soft-Gelatin Caps, Vit-E Cap, Viteolin Cap.
International-Aquasol E.
Other Name : Tocopherol
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is an antioxidant, prescribed for Vitamin E deficiency, cystic fibrosis. It is a dietary supplement.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).


When it is to be taken : 
Adult: PO- Vitamin E deficiency- 40-50 mg/day of d-α tocopherol.
Supplementation in cystic fibrosis- 100-200 mg/day of dl-α-tocoferil acetate or 67-135 mg/day of d-α-tocopherol.
Abetalipoproteinaemia- 50-100 mg/kg/day of dl-α-tocoferil acetate or about 33-67 mg/kg/day of d-α-tocopherol.
Dietary supplement:
Infants- 0 to 6 months: 4 mg/day
7 to 12 months: 5 mg/day
Children- 1 to 3 years: 6 mg/day
4 to 8 years: 7 mg/day
9 to 13 years: 11 mg/day
Adolescents and Adults- 14 and older: 15 mg/day
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with food.
Special Instruction : 
* Avoid taking 400 IU per day or higher; otherwise it may increase the risk of death.
* During pregnancy or breastfeeding it should be taken in higher amounts.
Side Effects : 
Fatigue, nausea, headache, bleeding problem, skin rash and allergic reactions.
Other Precautions : 
*Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature (250C), and in an airtight container.

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