Vitamin E
Therapeutic Group
Other VitaminsIndication Dosage
Vitamin E is a group of fat-soluble compounds that have antioxidant properties and play a vital role in maintaining the health of the skin, eyes, and immune system. It is found in many foods, such as nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, and green leafy vegetables. Vitamin E deficiency can lead to a variety of health problems, including nerve and muscle damage, impaired immune function, and vision problems. However, excessive intake of vitamin E supplements can also have negative effects on health.
Vitamin E Deficiency:
- Adult: 100-200 Mg Daily.
- Children: Neonate, 10 Mg/kg Once Daily; 1 Month-18 Yrs: 2-10 Mg/kg Daily, Up To 20 Mg/kg Has Been Used.
Vitamin E Deficiency Due To Malabsorption In Congenital Or Hereditary Chronic Cholestasis And Liver Disease:
Oral:
- Adult: 200 Mg Daily.
- Children: Neonate, 10 Mg/kg Daily;
- 1 Month-12 Yrs: Initially 100 Mg Daily, Adjusted According To Response; Up To 200 Mg/kg Daily May Be Required;
- 12-18 Yrs: Initially 200 Mg Daily, Adjusted According To Response.
By IM Inj:
- Neonate, 10 Mg/kg Once A Month; 1 Month-18 Yrs: 10 Mg/kg (max 100 Mg) Once A Month.
Malabsorption In Cystic Fibrosis:
Oral:
- Adult: 100-200 Mg Daily.
- Children 1 Month-1 Yrs: 50 Mg Once Daily, Adjusted As Necessary;
- 1-12 Yrs: 100 Mg Once Daily, Adjusted As Necessary;
- 12-18 Yrs: 100-200 Mg Once Daily, Adjusted As Necessary.
Malabsorption In Abetalipoproteinaemia:
- Adult: 50-100 Mg/kg Daily.
- Children: Neonate, 100 Mg/kg Once Daily;
- 1 Month-18 Yrs: 50-100 Mg/kg Once Daily.
Content
- Cap /dragees /tab 100mg /200mg /335mg /400mg /600mg: Alpha Tocopherol Acetate 100mg /200mg /335mg /400mg /600mg.
- Inj: Per 2 ml: Alpha Tocopherol Acetate 100mg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Vitamin
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Disturbances In Serum-potassium And Serum-sodium Concentration
- Alopecia
- Pruritus
- Rash
- Asthenia
- May Impair The Haematological Response To Iron In Children With Iron-deficiency Anaemia.