Ecovit Capsule
Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol)
400 mg
Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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Indications
Ecovit Capsule is used for:
Cardiovascular disease, Male infertility, Diabetes, Obesity, Vitamin E deficiency, 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
Pregnancy Category: A (RDA levels)
Lactation: Excreted in breast milk; safe
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.
Side 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
Mode 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
Ecovit 400 mg Capsule generic name is Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol). Ecovit 400 mg Capsule is manufactured by Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ecovit is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Ecovit Capsule is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.