Name: Capsule: E-Cap (400mg)
SKU: 28633
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Capsule: E-Cap (400mg)

Drug International Ltd.

Generic: Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol)

Weight

0.015 kg

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Indication

Cardiovascular disease, Male infertility, Diabetes, Obesity, Vitamin E deficiency, Peripheral neuropathy, Macular Degeneration

Adult Dose

Oral Adult: Betterment of Cardiovascular health: 400 mg – 800 mg / day Deficiency syndrome in adults: 200 mg – 400 mg / day Thalassemia: 800 mg / day Sickle-cell anemia: 400 mg / day Betterment of Skin & Hair: 200 mg – 400 mg / day. Chronic cold in adults: 200 mg / day

Child Dose

Oral Deficiency syndrome in children: 200 mg / day

Contraindication

There is no absolute contraindication except known hypersensitivity to vitamin E.

Mode of Action

Vitamin E plays a role in protecting red blood cells against hemolysis; has protective effects against free radicals on polyunsaturated fatty acids found in cell membranes; plays a role in preventing oxidation of vitamin A and C.

Precaution

Vitamin E may enhance the anticoagulant activity of anticoagulant drugs.

Side Effect

Fatigue,Headache,Flatulence,Diarrhea,Blurred vision,Necrotizing enterocolitis (infants),Increased serum creatinine,Increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke,Recent evidence suggests that Vitamin E may suppress action of other antioxidants

Interaction

Colestyramine, colestipol, and orlistat may interfere with vitamin E absorption. High doses of vitamin E potentiates the anticoagulant action of warfarin. Large doses of vitamin E may impair response to iron supplementation.

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