Indications
Vitamin E [Alpha Tocopherol Acetate] is indicated for the treatment and prevention of vitamin E deficiency, and E-Gel DS is indicated for the same purpose. Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) is also suggested as an antioxidant to promote health and to prevent and treat various conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, pain, nerve damage caused by chemotherapy, male infertility, age-related macular degeneration, keratectomy, premenstrual syndrome, painful menstrual periods and heart disease (to improve the effectiveness of nitrates), etc.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Vitamin E works as an antioxidant in the body. It protects polyunsaturated fatty acids (which make up cell membranes) from oxidation, and it does the same for other oxygen-sensitive substances such as vitamin A and vitamin C.
When vitamin E is lacking in premature neonates, it may cause irritability, edema, thrombosis and hemolytic anemia. In adults and children with low serum tocopherol concentrations, doctors have found creatinuria, ceroid deposition, muscle weakness, shorter erythrocyte survival, or increased in vitro hemolysis by oxidizing agents.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
There's no evidence that high doses of vitamin E (alpha tocopherol acetate) are safe in pregnancy, so it should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. Nothing is known about whether it passes into breast milk, so it's best not to use it while breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.