Kvit E Tablet
Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol)
200mg
Kemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 20's pack |
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| Retail Price | 1.50 AED |
Indications
Kvit E Tablet is used for:
Cardiovascular disease, Male infertility, Diabetes, Obesity, Vitamin E deficiency, Peripheral neuropathy, Macular Degeneration
Adult Dose
Oral
Adult: Betterment of Cardiovascular health: 400 mg - 800 mg / day
Deficiency syndrome in adults: 200 mg - 400 mg / day
Thalassemia: 800 mg / day
Sickle-cell anemia: 400 mg / day
Betterment of Skin & Hair: 200 mg - 400 mg / day.
Chronic cold in adults: 200 mg / day
Child Dose
Oral
Deficiency syndrome in children: 200 mg / day
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
There is no absolute contraindication except known hypersensitivity to vitamin E.
Precautions
Vitamin E may enhance the anticoagulant activity of anticoagulant drugs.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: A (RDA levels)
Lactation: Excreted in breast milk; safe
Interactions
Colestyramine, colestipol, and orlistat may interfere with vitamin E absorption. High doses of vitamin E potentiates the anticoagulant action of warfarin. Large doses of vitamin E may impair response to iron supplementation.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol) :
Fatigue,Headache,Flatulence,Diarrhea,Blurred vision,Necrotizing enterocolitis (infants),Increased serum creatinine,Increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke,Recent evidence suggests that Vitamin E may suppress action of other antioxidants
Mechanism of Action
Vitamin E plays a role in protecting red blood cells against hemolysis; has protective effects against free radicals on polyunsaturated fatty acids found in cell membranes; plays a role in preventing oxidation of vitamin A and C.
Note
Kvit E 200mg Tablet manufactured by Kemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol). Kvit E is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco BD drug index information on Kvit E Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.