product name
- GB Vitamin E Natural 400 IU - 30 Capsules
The scientific name
- Vitamin E 400 mg capsules
GB Vitamin E 400 Capsules belongs to
- Nutritional supplements
How to make vitamin E 400 mg capsules
- Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is found in many foods including vegetable oils, grains, meat, poultry, eggs, and fruits.
- Vitamin E is an important vitamin required for the proper function of many organs in the body. It is also an antioxidant. Vitamin E is found naturally in foods.
Specific uses of GB Vitamin E 400 capsules
- Vitamin E may reduce menstrual pain, as it prevents the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins that may cause inflammation or pain.
- Vitamin E helps hair growth.
- Vitamin E helps the skin from the harmful effects of oxidation.
How to use GB Vitamin E 400 Capsules
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- The recommended dose is:
- One capsule daily
- Doses may be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more medicine than you should, talk to your doctor or go to hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.
Side effects of GB Vitamin E 400 capsules
- Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may report:
- Stomach upset, nausea, fatigue, headache, and bleeding
Use of GB Vitamin E 400 capsules during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breast-feeding
Warnings and precautions while using GB Vitamin E 400 Capsules
- Heart disease: Vitamin E may increase the risk of death in people with a history of heart disease. People with a history of heart disease should avoid taking doses of vitamin E greater than 400 IU daily.
- Diabetes: Vitamin E may increase the risk of heart failure in people with diabetes. Diabetics should avoid taking doses of vitamin E greater than 400 IU per day.
- Head and neck cancer: Vitamin E may increase the chance of this cancer coming back. Do not take vitamin E supplements in doses exceeding 400 IU per day.
- Weak, brittle bones (osteoporosis): People with osteoporosis sometimes use exercise to improve bone strength. Exercising and taking high doses of vitamin E and vitamin C may reduce the benefits of exercise on bone strength.
- Prostate cancer: Vitamin E may increase the chance of developing prostate cancer. The effect of vitamin E on people who currently have prostate cancer is unclear, but it may worsen some conditions
How to store GB Vitamin E 400 capsules
- Store at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius
- Don't get cold
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Must be stored in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton/strip/label. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month.