Eusovit 201 mg soft capsules (180 pieces)

Description of the vitamin E preparation

This medicine is a vitamin E supplement used to treat vitamin E deficiency.However, it is not suitable for cases where vitamin E deficiency occurs due to impaired absorption from the intestine.In such situations, other treatment methods, such as injection solutions, are available.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The preparation contains 300 mg RRR-alpha-tocopherol acetate, which corresponds to an RRR-alpha-tocopherol equivalent of 201.34 mg.It also contains the excipients cochineal red A, gelatin and glycerol 85%.No prescription is required for this product.

Contraindications

You must not take this medicine if you are allergic to DL-alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) or any of the other ingredients of the product.

Dosage and intake

Always take the medicine exactly as described or after consulting your doctor or pharmacist.The usual adult dose is one 201 mg soft capsule once daily, equivalent to 300 mg DL-alpha-tocopherol acetate or 201 mg RRR-alpha-tocopherol equivalent.The capsules should be swallowed whole with sufficient liquid, preferably a glass of drinking water (200 ml).

The duration of use depends on the course of the underlying disease.Please speak to your doctor about this.If you have the impression that the effect is too strong or too weak, discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have taken more than you should, please contact a doctor.There are no known dangerous symptoms resulting from an overdose.If you forget to take a dose, do not take a double dose, but continue taking it as prescribed.

Warnings and precautions

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the preparation if you are also taking certain medicines to inhibit blood clotting or if you have a vitamin K deficiency.In combined vitamin E and vitamin K deficiency caused by malabsorption, blood clotting should be carefully monitored.

No special precautions are required that affect the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Always ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medication.During pregnancy you should consume 13 mg of vitamin E daily.The preparation crosses the placenta and no harm has been observed in the unborn child, even at higher doses.

If you are breastfeeding, you should consume 17 mg of vitamin E daily, as the preparation passes into breast milk.

Notes

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.