Evion 400 Capsule
Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol)
400mg
Merck Ltd.
| Pack size | 100's |
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| Retail Price | 6.30 NPR |
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Indications
Evion 400 Capsule is used for:
Cardiovascular disease,Male infertility,Diabetes,Obesity,Vitamin E deficiency and 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
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
Evion 400 400mg Capsule manufactured by Merck Ltd.. Its generic name is Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol). Evion 400 is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Evion 400 Capsule is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.