Information about Vitamin E ( alpha Tocopherol )
Generic Name : Vitamin E ( alpha Tocopherol )Up-to-date prescription details regarding Vitamin E ( alpha Tocopherol ) are provided here.
Pronunciation : vi-ta-mine
Learn the correct pronunciation of the Vitamin E ( alpha Tocopherol ), understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
Trade Names/Brand Names of Vitamin E ( alpha Tocopherol )
India :
Alogard Cream, Aqua-E 200 Cap, Aqua-E 400 Cap, Aqua-E Cap, Arocap Cap, Betamore Soft-Gelatin Caps, Bio-8888 Cap, Bio-E Caps Soft-Gelatin Caps, Calyx Lotion, Codesoft Soft-Gelatin Caps, Covita Cap, Covita Plus Soft-Gelatin Caps, E-Cap Cap, Ecod Tab, Ecoliv Softgel, Ecozyme Soft-Gelatin Caps, Edge Soft-Gelatin Caps, Eee Cap, Efalife Cap, Elimcee Cap, Ensules Cap, Ensules Plus Cap, Ephynal Cap, Etoplex Cap, Evion P-Drops, Evion Soft-Gelatin Caps, Evion-Lc Filcotab, Evit Soft-Gelatin Caps, Evitam 200 Natural Plus Soft-Gelatin Caps, Evitam 400 Natural Plus Soft-Gelatin Caps, Evitam Soft-Gelatin Caps, Evitop Soft-Gelatin Caps, Evitop-C Soft-Gelatin Caps, Exart Tab, Exox Tab, Glyvion Cap, Lycobig Soft-Gelatin Caps, Monovit-En Cap, Natvie C 200 Soft-Gelatin Caps, Natvie C 400 Soft-Gelatin Caps, Ne Cap, Ne-200 Plus Softgel, Ne-400 Plus Softgel, Novaglow Soap, Novee Soft-Gelatin Caps, Nu-Seng Cap, Nutradyn Film-Coated Tab, Ocuvit Cap, O-Ne Soft-Gelatin Caps, Restofit Capsules Cap, Rovigon Tab, Sepal Baby Soap Soap, Tocofer Soft-Gelatin Caps, Vit-E Cap, Viteolin Cap.
International :
Aquasol E
Other Name(s) of Vitamin E ( alpha Tocopherol )
TocopherolWhy is Vitamin E ( alpha Tocopherol ) Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antioxidant, prescribed for Vitamin E deficiency, cystic fibrosis. It is a dietary supplement.When should Vitamin E ( alpha Tocopherol ) not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Vitamin E ( alpha Tocopherol )?
Adult: PO- Vitamin E deficiency- 40-50 mg/day of d-α tocopherol.Supplementation in cystic fibrosis- 100-200 mg/day of dl-α-tocoferil acetate or 67-135 mg/day of d-α-tocopherol.
Abetalipoproteinaemia- 50-100 mg/kg/day of dl-α-tocoferil acetate or about 33-67 mg/kg/day of d-α-tocopherol.
Dietary supplement:
Infants- 0 to 6 months: 4 mg/day
7 to 12 months: 5 mg/day
Children- 1 to 3 years: 6 mg/day
4 to 8 years: 7 mg/day
9 to 13 years: 11 mg/day
Adolescents and Adults- 14 and older: 15 mg/day
How should Vitamin E ( alpha Tocopherol ) be taken?
It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with food.What are the warnings and precautions for Vitamin E ( alpha Tocopherol )?
• Avoid taking 400 IU per day or higher; otherwise it may increase the risk of death.• During pregnancy or breastfeeding it should be taken in higher amounts.
