Areas of Application and Effects
Fat-soluble vitamin E is an antioxidant of polyunsaturated fatty acids and phospholipids, which are components of cell membranes. It is also involved in certain metabolic processes. It stabilizes the cell membranes of red and white blood cells and protects red blood cells from hemolysis. Chronic vitamin E deficiency can lead to neurological disorders. This deficiency often occurs in malabsorption syndromes with steatorrhea, in children with biliary atresia or cystic fibrosis, as well as in artificially fed premature infants. Vitamin E penetrates all tissues and is excreted as a metabolite in the urine.
Areas of Application
Vitamin E is used for the treatment and prevention of vitamin E deficiency. It is also used as a supportive measure for the prevention of arteriosclerosis, heart attack, and ischemic heart disease.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to vitamin E or any of the other ingredients of the preparation. Warnings and recommended precautions: Caution is advised in cases of vitamin K deficiency. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding: Although the effects of the drug on the fetus are not known, it should only be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding in the dosage recommended by your doctor. Vitamin E passes into breast milk. Inform your doctor before using this medicine if you are planning a pregnancy or wish to breastfeed. Effects of the drug on the ability to drive, operate machinery, and mental and physical performance: The drug does not impair mental capacity, driving ability, or the ability to operate machinery. Interactions with other medicines: Vitamin E can have an antagonistic effect on vitamin K. The simultaneous intake of vitamin E with iron-containing preparations reduces its effect. There should be several hours between taking these medicines. Vitamin E increases the effect and storage of vitamin A.
Dosage
Take the medicine orally. Swallow the capsule whole with some liquid. Unless your doctor has recommended a different dosage, vitamin E is usually taken in the following doses: Vitamin E 100 mg: Adults – one capsule once or twice daily (100–200 mg); Children – as directed by your doctor; Vitamin E 200 mg: Adults – one capsule daily (200 mg).
Further Information
Read the package leaflet before use. It contains information on areas of application, contraindications, side effects and dosage, as well as instructions for use and storage of the medicine. Alternatively, you can consult your doctor or pharmacist, as improper use of medicines can be life-threatening or hazardous to your health.
