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VITAMIN E
Product:
VITAMIN E
Formulary:
Generic Formulary
Category:
Nutrition & Metabolism
Sub Group:
VITAMIN E
International Brand Name:
Dosages:
200 MG/400mg/600mg/50 mg/ml
Unit of Packing:
SG Capsule
In treatment of:
Treatment and prevention of VIT E defeciency
Adverse Effects:
1. Fatigue
2. Weakness
3. Headache
4. Nausea
5. Diarrhoea
6. Blurred vision
7. Flatulence
Contraiindication:
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Should not administer intravenously
Special Precaution:
1. Hepatic impairment
2. Gall bladder disease
3. Along with estrogens
Interaction:
Oral anticoagulants : Hypoprothrombinemic effect may be increased with possibility of bleeding.
Servings:
Oral:
Vitamin E deficiency:
Adults: 40 to 50mg/day or 60 to 75i.u. daily based on the severity of deficiency.
Children: 1 unit/kg/day.
Premature neonates: 5units daily.
Full term neonates: 5 units per liter of formula.
Intermittent claudication: 400mg/day for 12 to 18 weeks.
Nocturnal muscle cramps: 400mg/day for 8 to 12 weeks.
Coronary artery disease: 100 to 200mg/day for at least 2 years.
Fibrocystic breast disease: 600mg/day for at least 2years.
Cystic fibrosis: 100 to 200mg/day.
Children above 1 year: 100mg/day.
Children below 1year: 50mg/day.
