Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E)
Instructions for use:
- 1. Forms of release
- 2. Pharmacological action
- 3. Indications for the use of vitamin
- 4. Contraindications to the use of the drug
- 5. Method of application according to instructions
- 6. Side effects of the drug
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Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate is a natural antioxidant, fat-soluble vitamin.
Release forms
Vitamin Alpha-tocopherol acetate is available in the form of lozenges, capsules, oily solution for intramuscular infusion, oily solution for oral administration. The active ingredient is vitamin E.
pharmachologic effect
Vitamin Alpha-tocopherol acetate as an antioxidant prevents the development of free radical reactions, stops the formation of peroxides that harm the full development of the human body, it is necessary for the normal functioning of the muscular and nervous systems. Vitamin E in combination with selenium inhibits erythrocyte hemolysis, prevents the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids. Plays the role of a cofactor of some enzyme systems.
Vitamin E plays an important role in the body's activity. So, for example, it was noticed that in animals with a lack of vitamin E, irreversible changes in the structures of tissues, in the muscle of the heart and skeletal muscles are found, increased permeability and fragility of capillaries are observed. In embryos, due to a lack of vitamin E, hemorrhages occur, leading to intrauterine death. Lack of vitamin E leads to damage to nerve tissues and liver cells.
Vitamin E deficiency in newborns can cause hemolytic jaundice. There is also an increased content of fat in the stool (steatorrhea), malabsorption syndrome.
Indications for the use of vitamin Alpha-tocopherol acetate
Alpha-tocopherol acetate according to the instructions is prescribed for:
- muscular dystrophy (decrease in muscle strength and volume);
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a disease of the central nervous system, the consequence of which is a deterioration in the motor activity of the limbs and facial muscles);
- myocardiopathy (heart muscle disease);
- spasms of peripheral vessels;
- liver diseases;
- violations of potency (sexual activity) and impaired spermatogenesis (the process of formation of germ cells);
- some types of skin diseases, including psoriasis;
- malfunctions of the menstrual cycle;
- threatened miscarriage.
In pediatrics, Alpha-tocopherol acetate is prescribed according to the instructions for:
- hypotrophy (eating disorder);
- scleroderma (a systemic skin disease);
- hypervitaminosis D (excess vitamin D in the body).
As an antioxidant, tocopherol is used in the complex therapy of eye, cardiovascular diseases, to reduce side effects in the treatment of chemotherapeutic drugs.
There is evidence that tocopherol enhances the effectiveness of anticonvulsant therapy in epilepsy, in the case of an increased content of lipid peroxidation products in the blood.
Contraindications to the use of the drug
Alpha-tocopherol acetate capsules and solution should be used with caution in myocardial infarction, severe cardiosclerosis and high risk of thromboembolism.
Method of application according to the instructions Alpha-tocopherol acetate
For diseases of the muscular and nervous system, Alpha-tocopherol acetate capsules or solution are prescribed at a dosage of 50 to 100 mg per day.
In case of violation of potency and spermatogenesis, the daily dose of Alpha-tocopherol acetate capsules or solution ranges from 100 to 300 mg.
When the condition of the embryo worsens and the usual abortion is prescribed tocopherol in a dosage of 100 to 150 mg per day in the first trimester of pregnancy.
If the pregnancy is threatened, Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate is prescribed according to the instructions at a dosage of 100 to 150 mg per knock for one month.
In diseases of peripheral vessels and atherosclerosis, the daily dose of tocopherol is 100 mg in combination with retinol.
Side effects of the drug
When taking large doses of alpha-tocopherol acetate, performance decreases, creatinuria and diarrhea occur.
Alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E): prices in online pharmacies
Drug name Price Pharmacy |
Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E) Meligen 200 mg capsule 10 pcs. RUB 8 Buy |
Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E) Meligen 200 mg capsule 20 pcs. RUB 20 Buy |
Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E) 50% Capsules 100mg 10 pcs. RUB 23 Buy |
Alpha-Tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) capsules 200mg 30 pcs. RUB 137 Buy |
Alpha-Tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) capsules 400mg 30 pcs. 195 RUB Buy |
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!