Vitaminum A + E GSK – how to use? Composition and dosing warnings

Vitaminum A + E GSK is used to prevent vitamin deficiencies. A and E and in states of increased demand for vitamin. A and E (e.g. stress, exercise). The drug is a combined preparation containing vitamins. The preparation is in the form of soft capsules for oral administration and is available without a prescription.

Vitaminum A+E GSK (GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals SA – Polska)

ACTION

Vitaminum A + E GSK is a combined preparation containing vitamins.

Vitaminum A + E GSK – indications and dosage

Vitaminum A + E GSK prevents deficiencies of vitamins A and E and the increased demand for these vitamins as a result of stress or exercise.

Dosage

Vitaminum A + E GSK is in the form of capsules to be taken orally.

1. prophylactically: 1 kaps./d,
2. in shortages: 1 capsule 2-3 times / day.

Vitaminum A + E GSK and contraindications

Contraindications to taking the Vitaminum A + E GSK supplement are:

1. allergy to any component of the supplement,
2. hypervitaminosis A or E,
3. fat absorption disorders.

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Vitaminum A + E GSK – warnings

1. Other preparations containing vitamin A or E should not be used in parallel with Vitamin A + E GSK due to the possibility of hypervitaminosis.
2. Do not increase the recommended dosage without consulting your doctor.
3. Caution should be exercised in people with renal or hepatic insufficiency, and in people taking anticoagulants from the group of coumarin and indandion derivatives, due to the possibility of hypothrombinemia.
4. The peanut oil contained in the preparation may contain traces of peanut protein, which may cause allergic reactions.
5. Pregnant women may take the supplement only after consulting a doctor and only in states of vitamin A deficiency, as prescribed by the doctor.
6. Vitamin A may be teratogenic. Be careful and limit the amount of vitamin A-rich foods.
7. If you are pregnant (or intend to become pregnant), the total dose of vitamin A must not exceed 4000 IU per day.
8. High doses of vitamin E should not be used due to the lack of data on the safety of its use during this period (the recommended daily intake of vitamin E during pregnancy and lactation is 12 IU, which corresponds to 12 mg of tocopherol contained in the preparation).
9. High doses of vitamins A and E should not be used during breastfeeding.

Vitaminum A + E GSK with other substances

1. The absorption of vitamin A and vitamin E from the gastrointestinal tract is reduced in the presence of cholestyramine, colestipol, neomycin, mineral oil.
2. The effect of vitamin A may be enhanced by retinoids, e.g. isotretinoin or etretinate.
3. Vitamin E contained in the supplement may antagonize the effect of vitamin K. Therefore, the use of the Vitamin A + E GSK supplement should be avoided in people taking oral anticoagulants or estrogens due to the increased risk of bleeding.
4. Vitamin E does not alter blood clotting in healthy patients.
5. Vitamin E can increase the absorption and utilization of vitamin A, and protect against hypervitaminosis A.
6. Iron sulphate weakens the effect of vitamin E, it is recommended to wait a few hours between taking both drugs.

Vitaminum A + E GSK – side effects

The desired effect when taking Vitaminum A + E GSK does not occur, as long as the preparation is used in the recommended doses.