Vitamin E – indications, dosage, contraindications, warnings, side effects

Vitamin E is used in the prevention of vitamin deficiency. E associated with the increased production of free radicals and the processes of oxidative stress occurring, among others, in as a result of atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease, changes related to the aging of the body, the impact of harmful environmental factors (pollution, UV radiation), immunity disorders.

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Vitaminum E – indications and dosage

Vitamin E is a drug recommended for the prevention of vitamin deficiency. E:

1. associated with the increased production of free radicals and the processes of oxidative stress occurring as a result of atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease,
2. in changes related to the aging of the body,
3. in the event of the impact of harmful environmental factors (pollution, UV radiation), immunity disorders.

Dosage

Vitaminum E is in the form of tablets to be taken orally.

1. Adults individually, usually 1-2 caps / day.

Vitamin E and contraindications

Contraindication to the use of the preparation Vitamin E are:

1. allergy to any of its ingredients,
2. fat malabsorption syndrome.

Vitamin E – warnings

1. Vitamin E should be used with caution in states of vitamin K deficiency and in people taking concomitant oral anticoagulants (increased risk of haemorrhage) or estrogens.
2. People with impaired kidney and / or liver function should consult a doctor before starting Vitamin E.
3. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Vitamin E with other drugs

1. Simultaneous intake of vitamin E with iron preparations may inhibit their effect.
2. Cholestyramine or colestipol may reduce the absorption of vitamin E.
3. Vitamin E acts antagonistically to vitamin K, and synergistically with selenium preparations (selenium preparations and vitamin A mutually enhance their effect).
4. Vitamin E may enhance the effect of oral anticoagulants (increased risk of haemorrhage).
5. Inform your doctor about all medications you have recently taken, even those sold without a prescription.

Vitamin E – side effects

After long-term use of high doses of Vitamin E, the following may occur:

1. fatigue,
2. weakness,
3. headaches,
4. nausea,
5. diarrhea,
6. flatulence
7. rash,
8. blurred vision.

The drug can also cause allergic reactions.