Evit Soft 200 IU Softgel Capsule
d-Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
200IU
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
| Pack size | 30's Pack |
|---|---|
| Retail Price | 4.00 |
Indications
As a dietary supplement:
Vitamin E deficiency resulting from impaired absorption.
Increased requirements due to diet rich in polyunsaturated fats.
For betterment of hair & skin
As an Antioxidant
Hemolytic anemia due to Vitamin E deficiency.
Therapeutic use:
Cardiovascular diseases, heavy metal poisoning, Hepatotoxin poisoning, Hemolytic
anemia, Oxygen therapy and replacement therapy in nutritional deficiency states for
betterment of skin and hair.
Adult Dose
Betterment of Cardiovascular health: 400 IU – 800 IU / day
Deficiency syndrome in adults: 200 IU – 400 IU / day
Deficiency syndrome in children: 200 IU / day
Thalassemia: 800 IU / day
Sickle-cell anemia: 400 IU / day
Betterment of Skin & Hair: 200 IU – 400 IU / day (Topical use is also established in beautification)
Chronic cold in adults: 200 IU / day
Contra Indications
No known contraindications.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Vitamin is a safe in pregnancy and lactation, when used as recommended doses. Higher doses are not established.
Interactions
Vitamin E impairs the absorption of Vitamin A and K.
Vitamin E impairs the function of Vitamin K at the level of prothrombin formation and potentiates the effect of Warfarin.
Adverse Effects
Overdoses (>1g) have been associated with minor side effects, including hypertension, fatigue, diarrhea and myopathy.
Mechanism of Action
Softgel Capsule is a natural Vitamin E preparation. The exact biological function of Vitamin E is unknown. The Vitamin acts as an antioxidant in the body. Vitamin E protects polyunsaturated fatty acids which are components of cellular membrane and other oxygen-sensitive substances such as vitamin A & vitamin C from oxidation.
Vitamin E reacts with free radicals, which is the cause of oxidative damage to cell membranes, without the formation of another free radical in the process. The main pharmacological action of vitamin E in humans is its antioxidant effect.
In premature neonates irritability, edema, thrombosis and hemolytic anemia may be caused due to vitamin E deficiency. Creatinuria, ceroid deposition, muscle weakness, decreased erythrocyte survival or increased in vitro hemolysis by oxidizing agents have been identified in adults and children with low serum tocopherol concentrations.
The usage of vitamin E eliminates its deficiency. About 20% to 80% of vitamin E is absorbed in the digestive tract and for adequate absorption of vitamin E, it requires bile and fats. Vitamin E is metabolized in the liver and excreted primarily by the bile. It excretes in small amount with urine.
Note
Evit Soft 200 IU 200IU Softgel Capsule manufactured by Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.. Its generic name is d-Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E).