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VITAMIN E
BRAND & GENERIC NAMES
Aquasol E
Chew-E
Daltose
E-Ferol
Eprolin
Epsilan-M
Pheryl-E
Viterra E
Numerous other multiple vitamin-mineral supplements.
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed? No
Available as generic? Yes
Drug class: Vitamin supplement
USES
Dietary supplement to promote normal growth, development and
health.
Treatment and prevention of vitamin-E deficiency, especially in
premature or low birth weight infants.
Treatment for fibrocystic disease of the breast.
Treatment for circulatory problems to the lower extremities.
Treatment for sickle-cell anemia.
Treatment for lung toxicity from air pollution.
DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
How to take:
Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen
stomach irritation.
Drops--Dilute dose in beverage before swallowing or squirt
directly into mouth.
Injection--Take under doctor's supervision.
When to take:
At the same times each day.
If you forget a dose:
Take when you remember. Don't double next dose.
What drug does:
Promotes normal growth and development.
Prevents oxidation in body.
Time lapse before drug works:
Not determined.
Don't take with:
Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Nausea, vomiting, fatigue.
WHAT TO DO:
Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If child takes much larger
amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or
hospital emergency room for instructions.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
None expected.
Infrequent:
Nausea, stomach pain, Continue. Call doctor
muscle aches, pain when convenient.
in lower legs, fever,
tiredness, weakness.
Rare:
Blurred vision, Discontinue. Call
diarrhea. doctor right away.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to vitamin E.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you have had blood clots in leg veins (thrombophlebitis).
If you have liver disease.
Pregnancy:
No age-related problems expected with normal daily
requirements. Don't exceed prescribed dose.
Infants & children:
Use only under medical supervision.
Prolonged use:
Toxic accumulation of vitamin E. Don't exceed recommended dose.
Skin & sunlight:
No age-related problems expected.
Driving or hazardous activities:
No age-related problems expected.
Discontinuing:
No age-related problems expected.
Others:
A balanced diet should provide all the vitamin E a healthy
person needs and make supplements unnecessary. Best sources are
vegetable oils, whole-grain cereals, liver.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
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| Anticoagulants (oral, |
Increased |
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anticoagulant effect. |
| Cholestyramine |
Decreased vitamin E absorption. |
| Colestipol |
Decreased vitamin E absorption. |
| Iron supplements |
Possible decreased |
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effect of iron supplement in |
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patients with iron-deficiency |
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anemia. Decreased vitamin E effect |
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in healthy persons. |
| Mineral oil |
Decreased vitamin E effect. |
| Neomycin |
Decreased vitamin E absorption. |
| Vitamin A |
Recommended dose of vitamin E. |
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Increased benefit and decreased |
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toxicity of vitamin A. Excess dose |
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of vitamin E. Vitamin A depletion. |
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
| Marijuana: |
None expected. |
| Tobacco: |
None expected. |
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