E-Gel DS Soft Capsule

Composition

• Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol)

Uses of E-Gel DS Soft Capsule

• Dietary supplement

Side Effects of E-Gel DS Soft Capsule

Possible side effects may include fatigue, headache, flatulence, diarrhea, blurred vision, necrotizing enterocolitis in infants, increased serum creatinine, increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke, and recent evidence suggesting that Vitamin E may suppress the action of other antioxidants.

Benefits

• Utilizing Vitamin E in the management or prevention of cardiovascular conditions.
• Employing Vitamin E as part of therapeutic measures for heavy metal poisoning.
• Including Vitamin E in treatment protocols for poisoning caused by hepatotoxins.
• Addressing anemia, particularly cases related to hemolysis, through Vitamin E supplementation.
• Incorporating Vitamin E in therapeutic approaches related to oxygen therapy.
• Administering Vitamin E to counter deficiencies in situations of inadequate nutritional intake.

Indications:

E-Gel DS-

• Vitamin E deficiency resulting from impaired absorption
• Increased requirements due to a diet rich in polyunsaturated fats
• For healthy hair & skin
• As an antioxidant
• Hemolytic anemia due to Vitamin E deficiency

Pharmacology

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, and plays a role in preventing oxidation of vitamins A and C.

Dosage & Administration of E-Gel DS Soft Capsule

Adult Dose

Oral Adult Dosage Recommendations:

• 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 Dosage for Deficiency syndrome in children: 200 mg / day

Interaction

• Colestyramine, colestipol, and orlistat may interfere with vitamin E absorption.
• High doses of vitamin E can potentiate the anticoagulant action of warfarin.
• Large doses of vitamin E may impair the response to iron supplementation.

Contraindications

• Allergy

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings for Vitamin E:

It is not known whether Vitamin E will harm an unborn baby. Use during pregnancy is recommended only when advised by a doctor.

It is unknown whether vitamin E passes into breast milk or could harm a nursing baby. Vitamin E is recommended for use in breastfeeding women only when advised by a doctor.

Precaution & Warnings:

Vitamin E may enhance the anticoagulant activity of anticoagulant drugs.

Storage Conditions

• Keep medication in its original container, tightly closed, and out of reach of children.
• Store at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture.

Disposal

Dispose of unneeded medication through proper channels; do not flush down the toilet.