Medicine details

ImageE-Cap 200
NameE-Cap 200
DosageSoft Gelatin Capsule
Generic NameVitamin E
Classes Nutritional Supplement
Vitamin
Diseases Ataxia
Dyskinesia
Dysmenorrhea
Malnutrition
Muscular Degeneration
Vitamin E Deficiency
CompanyDrug International Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength200 mg
Storage Condition
Origin CountryBangladesh
Commercial Pack100
Price per pack405.00
Cost per pack356.40
Package unit10 tabs strip
Price per unit4.05
Cost per unit3.56
Discount0
Coupon
Remarks

Vitamin E

Vitamin E has antioxidant properties. This means that it protects body tissue from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals can cause damage to cells, tissues, and organs. They are thought to play a role in certain aging-related conditions. It aids in the defense of the immune system against viruses and bacteria. It aids in the formation of red blood cells and the widening of blood vessels, which prevents blood from clotting within them.

Vitamin E preparations can be used as a supplement and a therapeutic drug. As a supplement it can be used for the following conditions-

  • Vitamin E deficiency
  • For healthy hair & skin
  • As an antioxidant
  • Hemolytic anemia due to Vitamin E deficiency

As a therapeutic drug-

  • In nutritional deficiency states
  • Heavy metal poisoning
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Hepatotoxin poisoning
  • Oxygen therapy
 

Children:

1-3 years

6 mg/day (9 IU)

4-8 years

7 mg/day (10.4 IU)

9-13 years

11 mg/day (16.4 IU)

Adults:

 

FEMALES

14 years and up

15 mg/day (22.4 IU)

Pregnant

15 mg/day (22.4 IU)

Lactating

19 mg/day (28.5 IU)

MALES

14 years and up

15 mg/day (22.4 IU)

There is no side effects associated with Vitamin E at normal dose. At overdosage, the following side effects may appear-

  • Hypertension
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Myalgia

In some patients, such as those taking estrogen, it may increase the risk of thrombosis.

Contraindication