Vitamin E is an over-the-counter medication used as a dietary supplement when the amount of vitamin E in the diet is insufficient. Vitamin E deficiency is rare but can occur in people with Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis, or gastrointestinal (GI) malabsorption problems. Vitamin E ointment is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin. The active ingredient in vitamin E is alpha-tocopherol. Alpha-tocopherol belongs to a class of drugs called antioxidants. It works by scavenging loose electrons, also known as free radicals that can damage cells. It also supports the immune system and is necessary for blood clotting.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Vitamin E from Canada manufactured by JL Freeman in the strength of 50gm ointment. Vitamin E Natural Source is available from Canada manufactured by Webber in the strength of 400IU softgel capsules and by Jamieson in the strength of 200IU and 800IU softgel capsules. There is no generic equivalent available.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Vitamin E. The most common side effects of Vitamin E may include the following:
• Headache;
• Mild rash;
• Nausea;
• Tiredness
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Easy bruising or bleeding;
• Light-headedness;
• Stomach cramps;
• Vision changes
These are not all of the side effects of Vitamin E. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not use Vitamin E if you are allergic to Alpha-tocopherol or any ingredient in Vitamin E. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctors about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant;
• Have a history of cancer;
• Have anemia;
• Have diabetes;
• Have hemophilia, a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
• Have liver or kidney disease;
• Have vitamin K deficiency
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Vitamin E and anticoagulants, chemotherapy medications, multivitamins, fortified foods, other vitamin E supplements, etc. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if vitamin E will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. It is unknown if Vitamin E passes into breast milk and if it may harm nursing infants. Use Vitamin E precisely as prescribed by your doctor. Vitamin E works best if you take it with food. Take the capsules by mouth with a glass of water. Apply the vitamin E ointment to the affected areas of the affected areas of the skin. Use the ointment after bathing while the skin is still damp. Your doctor may instruct you to soak very dry areas before applying the ointment. Avoid sensitive areas around your eyes, inside your mouth, and the vaginal or groin area. Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Store at room temperature, away from light and moisture.
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