Drug Notes - Vitamin E (By mouth) | Lima Memorial Health System

Vitamin E (By mouth)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin E.

Your doctor will tell you how much and when to take your medicine. You may take it with food.
Use the dropper that comes with the oral liquid to measure your dose. Mix the medicine with foods such as cereal and fruit juice, or use the dropper to drop the medicine in your mouth.
Do not crush or chew the capsule or tablet. Swallow this medicine whole with a full glass of water.
Chew the chewable tablet and swallow with a full glass of water.

Try not to miss any doses; however, because this is a dietary supplement, do not worry if you miss one or two doses.

Store at room temperature in the original container, away from heat, direct light, and moisture. Do not freeze the liquid.
Keep all medicine away from children.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking a blood thinner such as Coumadin®.

Check with your doctor before taking vitamin E if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have other medical problems.
You should not use in greater amounts or more often than ordered by your doctor. Too much of this vitamin can be harmful.

Last Updated: 9/6/2024