Vitamin E is necessary in small amounts and is available in common foodstuffs like green leafy vegetables. Vitamin E prevents chemical oxidation, hence it acts mainly as an antioxidant. It is also important for the proper function of nerves and muscles. Vitamin E requirements are increased in intestinal disease, hepatic disease, pancreatic disorders and surgical removal of stomach. Prolonged treatment with vitamin E increases the survival time of erythrocytes in G-6-PD deficiency. The risk of retrolental fibroplasia in infants exposed to high concentrations of oxygen can be reduced by oral vitamin E.

Supplemental doses 10-30 mg/day may be given to patients at risk of developing deficiency. To increase the survival time of erythrocytes in G-6-PD deficiency: 100 mg/day of vitamin E should be given.The risk of retrolental fibroplasia in infants exposed t

Contra Indications

Vitamin E may be contraindicated in Bleeding disorders. It should not be administered I.V.

Precautions

Hypersensitivity reactions to the drug may occur. Precautions must be taken when taking the drug during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Interactions

Interactions to this drug are usually rare. High doses potentiate the anticoagulant action of Warfarin.

Brand Names

COVITA (NEO PHARMA), ECAP (GLENMARK), EVION (MERCK), EVIT 200/400 (ABBOTT), NATVIE (FRANCO-INDIAN), VITEOLIN (GLAXO ALLENBURYS)

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