Polyvit Tablet

Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol)
200mg
Albion Laboratories Ltd.
Pack size 15's pack
Unite Price 4.00 BDT

Indications

Polyvit Tablet 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

Polyvit 200mg Tablet generic name is Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol). Polyvit 200mg Tablet is manufactured by Albion Laboratories Ltd.Polyvit is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Polyvit Tablet 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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