Nature Vit E

Nature Vit E

vitamin e

Manufacturer:

Pacific Pharma

Distributor:

AA Medical
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Vit E
Indications/Uses
Treatment & prevention of vit E deficiency (inadequate dietary intake, childn w/ cystic fibrosis or biliary atresia malabsorption of fat, or abetalipoproteinaemia, premature very low birth wt infants).
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 1 soft cap daily. Childn w/ cystic fibrosis 100-200 mg of dl-α-tocopheryl acetate or about 67-135 mg of d-α-tocopherol, w/ abetalipoproteinaemia 50-100 mg/kg of dl-α-tocepheryl acetate or about 33-67 mg/kg of d-α-tocopherol.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Special Precautions
Concomitant use w/ anticoagulants & warfarin; aspirin. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Large doses: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, other GI disturbances, fatigue & weakness.
Drug Interactions
May increase effects of anticoagulants & warfarin. May potentiate action to inhibit platelet aggregation of aspirin. Increased absorption, intake & storage of vit A. Dosages >10 IU/kg may slow response to Fe treatment in childn or may result in hemolytic anemia w/ Fe supplements in childn. May protect against action of vit K. Risk of hemorrhage w/ oral anticoagulants. Absorption may be decreased w/ excessive use of mineral oil.
MIMS Class
Vitamins A, D & E
ATC Classification
A11HA03 - tocopherol (vit E) ; Belongs to the class of other plain vitamin preparations. Used as dietary supplements.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Nature Vit E softcap 400 IU
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
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