Vitamin E-400 (Oral)

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Vitamin E


When is it necessary to take vitamin E? What are the symptoms that are shown when it is lacking in the body?
by Katie Roe SPN in Ohio, 01/22/2008

Vitamin E-400 (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Vitamin E-400 (Oral)

Vitamin E-400 (Oral) Medication Classification

VITAMIN E (By mouth)

Vitamin E-400 (Oral) Brandname

Vitamin E Succinate, Nutr-E-Sol, Aquasol E, Key-E, Gamma E-Gems, E-Gems Plus, Key-E-Kaps, Aqua Gem-E, E-Gems, Vitamin E-400, Gamma E Plus, D-Alpha Gems, Alpha-E, Formula E 400, Natural Vitamin Blend E-400IU

Vitamin E-400 (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Vitamin E (VYE-ta-min E) Treats patients who do not have enough vitamin E in the body and may be used for other medical conditions.

When To Not Use Vitamin E-400 (Oral)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin E.

How Should You Use Vitamin E-400 (Oral)

Capsule, Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid

  • Your doctor will tell you how much and when to take your medicine. You may take it with food.
  • Use the dropper that comes with the oral liquid to measure your dose. Mix the medicine with foods such as cereal and fruit juice, or use the dropper to drop the medicine in your mouth.
  • Do not crush or chew the capsule or tablet. Swallow this medicine whole with a full glass of water.
  • Chew the chewable tablet and swallow with a full glass of water.
    • If a dose is missed:
  • Try not to miss any doses; however, because this is a dietary supplement, do not worry if you miss one or two doses.

Proper Vitamin E-400 (Oral) Storage

Store Vitamin E-400 (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Vitamin E-400 (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Vitamin E-400 (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking a blood thinner such as Coumadin®.

Vitamin E-400 (Oral) Warnings

  • Check with your doctor before taking vitamin E if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have other medical problems.
  • You should not use in greater amounts or more often than ordered by your doctor. Too much of this vitamin can be harmful.

Vitamin E-400 (Oral) Side Effects

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

  • Dizziness, headache
  • Nausea, diarrhea
  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness