HERRON NATURAL VITAMIN E Capsules
Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol)
335mg (500 IU)
HERRON PHARMACEUTICALS PTY. LTD.
| Pack size | 50's Bottle |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | P |
| Source | AUSTRALIA |
| Agent | YAQOOB BAKER PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTION |
| Retail Price | 42.00 AED |
Indications
HERRON NATURAL VITAMIN E Capsules is used for:
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
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
There is no absolute contraindication except known hypersensitivity to vitamin E.
Precautions
Vitamin E may enhance the anticoagulant activity of anticoagulant drugs.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: A (RDA levels)
Lactation: Excreted in breast milk; safe
Interactions
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.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol) :
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
Mechanism 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.
Note
HERRON NATURAL VITAMIN E 335mg (500 IU) Capsules manufactured by HERRON PHARMACEUTICALS PTY. LTD.. Its generic name is Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol). HERRON NATURAL VITAMIN E is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on HERRON NATURAL VITAMIN E Capsules is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.