Ecovit 400IU Soft Gelatin Capsule

Uses of Ecovit 400IU Soft Gelatin Capsule

• Cardiovascular disease
• Male infertility
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Vitamin E deficiency
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Macular Degeneration

How does Ecovit 400IU Soft Gelatin Capsule

Ecovit 400IU Soft Gelatin Capsule contains vitamin E which acts as an antioxidant. It stops the formation of harmful chemicals called free radicals and prevents further production as well as accumulation of free radicals. This improves our immunity.

Side Effects of Ecovit 400IU Soft Gelatin Capsule

• Fatigue
• Headache
• Flatulence
• Diarrhea
• Blurred vision
• Necrotizing enterocolitis (in infants)
• Increased serum creatinine
• Increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke
• Recent evidence suggests that Vitamin E may suppress the action of other antioxidants

Quick Suggestions:

• Vitamin E plays a role in protecting red blood cells against hemolysis.
• It has protective effects against free radicals on polyunsaturated fatty acids found in cell membranes.
• It plays a role in preventing the oxidation of vitamins A and C.

Indication

• Vitamin E is used as a dietary supplement for various purposes, including:
  • Vitamin E deficiency resulting from impaired absorption
  • Increased requirements due to a diet rich in polyunsaturated fats
  • For maintaining healthy hair and skin
  • As an antioxidant
  • Hemolytic anemia due to Vitamin E deficiency

Pharmacology

• Vitamin E functions as an antioxidant in the body, protecting compounds such as polyunsaturated fatty acids and other oxygen-sensitive substances against oxidation.
• Insufficiency of vitamin E can lead to various health issues, including irritability, edema, thrombosis, and hemolytic anemia, especially in preterm newborns.

Dosage & Administration of Ecovit 400IU Soft Gelatin Capsule

Adult Dose:

• 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:

• Deficiency syndrome in children: 200 mg/day

Interaction

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

Contraindications

There are no recognized contraindications for the use of Vitamin E.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Vitamin E is safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding when taken in appropriate dosages. Higher dosages have yet to be established.

Precautions & Warnings

In some people, particularly those using estrogen, vitamin E may increase the risk of thrombosis.

Storage Conditions

It should be kept in a dry area away from light and heat and out of children's reach.