How much and how often should you take vitamin E capsules?
Take the vitamin E tablets exactly as directed on the label or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
Vitamin E capsules are best taken with food.
Mechanism of Action
The mechanism of action for most vitamin E products are still unknown. Vitamin E is an antioxidant which prevents free radicals from reacting with our cell membranes. One known mechanism of vitamin E?s antioxidant effect is the termination of lipid peroxidation. Vitamin E reacts with unstable lipid radicals, creating stable lipids and a relatively stable vitamin E radical. This new vitamin E radical is then reduced back to a stable vitamin E molecule through interaction with ascorbate or glutathione. Consult with your doctor before taking vitamin E if you have any of the following conditions:
Anemia (low red blood cells)
A bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia
Liver disease
Kidney disease
Any allergies
Retinitis pigmentosa (eye disorder)
A vitamin K deficiency
High cholesterol or triglycerides
Diabetes
History of cancer
History of stroke or blood clot
In need surgery or have recently had surgery
It is not clear yet whether vitamin E capsules will harm an unborn baby. So if you?re pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, it is best to consult with your doctor prior to taking Vitamin E capsules. It is also unclear if this supplement can come out through your breast milk. Do not take vitamin E capsules without telling your doctor you are currently breastfeeding.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen or paracetamol. Below are the possible side effects that you may experience from taking vitamin E capsules. These side effects are possible but do not always occur. If you experience any of these side effects, stop taking the product and immediately consult with your doctor.
Headache, dizziness, vision changes
Light-headedness
Unusual weakness
Diarrhea, stomach cramps
Easy bruising or bleeding (including nosebleeds and bleeding gums)
Generic vitamin E capsules are available in all The Generics Pharmacy branches nationwide at a very affordable price.