Vitamin E deficiency
Adult: Doses of vitamin E preparations may be expressed in IU or in mg. This may vary depending on the formulation used (natural or synthetic form) in individual products. For prevention and treatment: As dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate or d-alpha tocopherol softgel cap: 200-400 IU daily. In cystic fibrosis: As dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate susp: 100-200 mg daily. In abetalipoproteinaemia: As dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate susp: 50-100 mg/kg daily. Dosage recommendations may vary among individual products and between countries (refer to specific product guidelines).
Child: As dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate susp: In cystic fibrosis: <1 year 50 mg daily; ≥1 year 100 mg daily. In abetalipoproteinaemia: Same as adult dose. In chronic cholestasis: 200 mg/kg daily. All doses must be adjusted according to individual response and tolerability. Treatment recommendations may vary among individual products and between countries (refer to specific product guidelines).
Child: As dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate susp: In cystic fibrosis: <1 year 50 mg daily; ≥1 year 100 mg daily. In abetalipoproteinaemia: Same as adult dose. In chronic cholestasis: 200 mg/kg daily. All doses must be adjusted according to individual response and tolerability. Treatment recommendations may vary among individual products and between countries (refer to specific product guidelines).