Vitamin E (Systemic)
Brand Names : Amino-Opti-E, Aquasol E, E-Complex-600, E-200 I.U. Softgels, E-1000 I.U. Softgels, E-400 I.U. in a Water Soluble Base, E-Vitamin Succinate, Liqui-E, Pheryl-E, Vita Plus E, Webber Vitamin E, alpha tocopherol
Before Using This Dietary SupplementIf you are taking this dietary supplement without a prescription, carefully
read and follow any precautions on the label. For vitamin E, the following
should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your health care professional if you have ever
had any unusual or allergic reaction to vitamin E. Also, tell your health
care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods,
preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy - It is especially important that you are receiving
enough vitamins when you become pregnant and that you continue to receive
the right amount of vitamins throughout your pregnancy. The healthy growth
and development of the fetus depend on a steady supply of nutrients from the
mother. However, taking large amounts of a dietary supplement during pregnancy
may be harmful and should be avoided.
Breast-feeding - It is especially important that you receive the
right amounts of vitamins so that your baby will also get the vitamins needed
to grow properly. You should also check with your health care professional
if you are giving your baby an unfortified formula. In that case, the baby
must get the vitamins needed some other way. However, taking large amounts
of a dietary supplement while breast-feeding may be harmful to the mother
and/or baby and should be avoided.
Children - Problems in children have not been reported with
intake of normal daily recommended amounts. You should check with your health
care professional if you are giving your baby an unfortified formula. In that
case, the baby must get the vitamins needed some other way. Some studies have
shown that premature infants may have low levels of vitamin E. Your health
care professional may recommend a vitamin E supplement.
Older adults - Problems in older adults have not been reported with
intake of normal daily recommended amounts.
Medicines or other dietary supplements - Although certain medicines or dietary supplements should not be used together
at all, in other cases they may be used together even if an interaction might
occur. In these cases, your health care professional may want to change the
dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional
if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter
[OTC]) medicine.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of vitamin E. Make sure you tell your health care
professional if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Bleeding problems - Vitamin E, when taken in doses greater than
800 Units a day for long periods of time, may make this condition worse
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