Evirose Capsule

Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol)
400mg
XL
Pack size 10's
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price 6.40 NPR

Indications

Evirose 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

Evirose 400mg Capsule manufactured by XL. Its generic name is Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol). Evirose is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Evirose Capsule is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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