Vitamin E

Therapeutic Group

Other Vitamins

Indication 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.