What is vitamin E?
Vitamin E is an antioxidant, naturally found in foods such as nuts, seeds, and green leafy vegetables. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and is important for many processes in the body.
Vitamin E is used to treat or prevent vitamin E deficiency. People with certain diseases may need extra vitamin E.
Warnings
Please follow the instructions on the drug label and packaging. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medications you use.
How should I take vitamin E?
Use vitamin E products in strict accordance with the instructions on the label or the doctor’s prescription. Do not use larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Vitamin E works best if taken with food.
Use the provided dosing syringe or special dosing spoon or medicine cup to measure the liquid medicine. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Liquid medicines that are artificially sweetened may contain phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), please check the drug label.
The recommended intake of vitamin E increases with age. Follow the instructions of your healthcare provider. If you need surgery or medical procedures, tell the surgeon in advance that you are taking vitamin E. You may need to stop taking the medicine for a short time.
Store at room temperature away from heat and humidity.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Overdose symptoms may include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, fatigue, blurred vision, or fatigue.
What to avoid
If there is no doctor’s advice, avoid taking other vitamins, mineral supplements, or nutritional products.
If you are taking orlistat (Alli, Xenical) at the same time, do not take it within 2 hours before or after taking vitamin E.
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Side effects of vitamin E
If you have any of the following signs of an allergic reaction to vitamin E, seek emergency medical help: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking vitamin E and call your doctor immediately if you have:
Headache, dizziness, vision changes;
A feeling of dizziness, as if you would pass out;
Unusual feelings of weakness or tiredness;
Diarrhea, stomach cramps; or
Easily bruise or bleed (nosebleeds, bleeding gums).
Common side effects of vitamin E include:
Nausea;
Feeling tired;
Headache; or
Mild rash.
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