Indication:
Vitamin E deficiency
INFORMATION UPDATE-
VITAMIN E INCREASES RISK OF PROSTRATE CANCER
Vitamin E supplements significantly increase the risk of prostrate cancer in men. According to research 34,887 men over the age of 50 years who received vitamin E , the risk of prostrate cancer increased by 17% compared to those who did not consume the vitamin.
Except in extreme rare cases of vitamin E deficiency, the supplement offers no clinical benefit at all of any disorder whatsoever. Due to aggressive promotion of by manufacturers in India,high dose of vitamin E is being prescribed irrationally. (MIMS).
Other Information:
For Availability/supplies
Contact -
1.Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA)
Phone- 022- 24944624/ 24974308
Fax- 022- 24950723
Email- idma@vsnl.com
Website: www.idma-assn.org
2.Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association (India)(BDMA)
Phone - 040-23703910/ 23706718
Fax- 040-23704804
Email- info@bdmai.org
Website: www.info@bdmai.org
Patient Information:
Swallow capsules as a whole, do not crush
Ref - USP PDI Vol II 17th Edition (1997)
VITAMIN E -SYSTEMIC
1.Allergies-
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
Vitamin E. Also tell your healthcare care professional if you are allergic to any other
substances such as foods. preservatives or dyes.
2.Pregnancy-
It is especially important that you receive enough vitamins when you become
pregnant and you continue to receive the right amount of vitamins throughout
your pregnancy. The healthy growth of the fetus depend on a steady supply
of nutrients to the mother.
However, taking large amounts of dietary supplements during pregnancy may be
harmful to the mother and should be avoided
3. Breast-feeding-
It is especially important that you receive the right amounts of vitamins so that
your also get the vitamins needed to grow properly. You should also check
with your doctor if you are giving your baby an unfortified formula. In that case,
the baby will get the vitamins needed some other way.
However,taking large amunts of dietary supplement while breast feeding may
be harmful to the mother and/or baby and should be avoided
4.Children-
Problems with children have not been reported with intake of normal daily
recommended amounts.You should also check with your doctor if you
are giving your baby an unfortified formula. In that case the baby must get
the vitamins needed in some other way. Some studies have shown that
the premature infants may have low levels of vitamin E. Your doctor may
recommend a vitamin E supplement.
5.Older adults-
Problems in older adults have not been reported with normal daily recommended
amounts.
6. Other medicines-
Tell your doctor if you are using any other prescription or non-prescription
(Over-the counter) OTC medicine.
7. Other medical problems-
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of Vitamin E.
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems
especially-
Bleeding problems- vitamin E when taken in dose greater than 800 units
a day for long periods of time, may make the condition worse.
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