TOCOPHEROL
About
TOCOPHEROL belongs to a class of vitamins used to treat vitamin E deficiency and ataxia (impaired balance) due to various complications or long-term diseases. Nutritional deficiencies occur when the body does not absorb or get enough vitamins, minerals and antioxidants from food.
TOCOPHEROL contains Tocopherol (vitamin E), a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. When there are too many free radicals accumulated in the body, it leads to various complications and diseases. Tocopherol (vitamin E) acts as an antioxidant which helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Thus it lowers the chances of heart disease, cancers, vision problems, and brain disorders.
You are advised to take TOCOPHEROL for the recommended period depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, headache, tiredness or mild rash. Most of these side effects of TOCOPHEROL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your physician.
Avoid using TOCOPHEROL if allergic to it. Please tell your physician if you are pregnant or a nursing mother. TOCOPHEROL should not be taken in conditions like liver disease, kidney disease, low blood pressure, cancer, bleeding disorder, and heart attack. If you are taking any medicines or supplements, talk to your physician before using TOCOPHEROL. TOCOPHEROL may cause tiredness; it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert.
Uses of TOCOPHEROL
Medicinal Benefits
TOCOPHEROL contains Tocopherol (vitamin E), a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. It may also decrease your heart disease risk, certain cancers, vision problems, and brain disorders. It is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from further damage caused by external factors like pollution, harsh weather, and smoking and prevents wrinkle formation. Applying directly to the skin gets easily absorbed into the skin, provides excellent moisture to dry patchy skin areas, and protects the skin from further damage caused by harmful sun rays. It is a natural skin-lightening product that reduces melanin production and, improves skin tone, texture, sensitivity, and reduces skin uneven colour. It also improves wound healing and improves skin and burns by repairing and regenerating the skin's damaged tissues.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of TOCOPHEROL
- Nausea
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Mild rash
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Avoid using TOCOPHEROL if you are allergic to it. TOCOPHEROL should not be taken in conditions like blood disorder, liver disease, kidney disease, eye disease, vitamin K disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, and cancer history. If you are taking any medicines or supplements, talk to your physician before using TOCOPHEROL. TOCOPHEROL may cause tiredness; it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert. It is essential to inform your physician if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking TOCOPHEROL. Talk to your before taking TOCOPHEROL if you have had any bleeding problems in the past or using steroid hormones like hormonal oral contraceptives.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking a blood thinner (warfarin, dicumarol, heparin) and cholesterol-lowering medications (cholestyramine).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have a bleeding disorder, Vitamin K insufficiency, kidney, liver, and heart problems, inform your physician before taking TOCOPHEROL.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAvoid or limit consumption of alcohol while using TOCOPHEROL.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorTOCOPHEROL is safe to be used in pregnancy. However, please consult your doctor if you are pregnant before using TOCOPHEROL.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorTOCOPHEROL is safe to be used in breastfeeding. However, please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using TOCOPHEROL.
Driving
cautionTOCOPHEROL may cause tiredness in some cases, so drive only if you are alert after taking TOCOPHEROL.
Liver
consult your doctorTOCOPHEROL can be used safely in patients with liver problems. However, consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have liver conditions.
Kidney
consult your doctorTOCOPHEROL can be used safely in patients with kidney problems. However, consult your doctor if you have kidney conditions before taking this medicine.
Children
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor before using TOCOPHEROL in children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include protein-rich foods such as yoghurt, chicken, and eggs in your diet, as there is a loss of protein through burn wounds and the breakdown of muscles to produce extra energy for the healing process. The additional protein is required to rebuild lost muscle.
- Add more carbohydrates to your diet, such as potatoes, beans, and rice, as glucose in carbohydrates is essential for healing.
- Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and avoid drinking sugary beverages.
- Always wear full clothes or use sun protection before going under the sun; it will protect your skin from sun damage.
- Please do not use harsh products on your skin as it damages your skin.
- Keep your skin moisturized to avoid dry skin.
Special Advise
- If you are allergic to Vitamin E (tocopherol) or have Vitamin K insufficiency (bleeding problem), avoid using TOCOPHEROL.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiencies: These occur when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Many nutrients are essential for a healthy life. Sometimes your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems such as weak immune system, indigestion, skin problems, heart problem, eye problems and defective bone growth, pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), intrauterine growth restriction (during pregnancy, baby does not grow normally), nutritional deficiency symptoms like pale skin, fatigue, weakness, trouble breathing, feeling faint, poor concentration.
FAQs
TOCOPHEROL contains Tocopherol (vitamin E). Tocopherol (vitamin E) is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. It may also decrease your heart disease risk, certain cancers, vision problems, and brain disorders. It is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from further damage caused by external factors like pollution, harsh weather, and smoking and prevents wrinkle formation.
Overdose symptoms may involve stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, or tiredness.
TOCOPHEROL may cause headache as a temporary side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
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