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Vitamin E Oral
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
VITAMIN E – ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME: Aquasol E
USES: This medication is used as a dietary supplement for prevention or treatment of Vitamin E deficiency.
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, reduce the risk of heart disease and prevent leg muscle cramps.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, generally once daily.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, diarrhea, tiredness, weakness and headache are very unlikely but may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Very unlikely but report promptly: rash, stomach pain, impaired sexual function, menstrual problems. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, blood clotting disorders, thyroid problems, liver problems, kidney problems, high cholesterol. This vitamin is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of: “blood thinners” (e.g., warfarin), iron supplements, Vitamin A, mineral oil, thyroid medicine, cholesterol-lowering drugs (e.g., “statins” such as lovastatin). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe stomach pain, diarrhea, weakness, or fatigue; persistent sore throat or fever; gas, or trouble breathing.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Brand Name Vitamin E Oral drugs
- Alph E
- Alph E/Succinate
- Alph E Mixed
- E Pherol
- E 200 D Alpha
- E 400
- E 400 D Alpha
- E 400 Mixed Natural
- E 400 M
- E Max 1000
- Formula E
- Hm Vitamin E
- Natural E
- Natural E 200
- Natural E 400
- Natural E 600
- Natural Vitamin E
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin E Acetate
- Vitamin E Natural Blend
- V R Vitamin E