Vitamin E

FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU softgel capsules

FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU
1. What FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU
3. How to take FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. WHAT FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR:
   FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU contains Vitamin E in the form of DL-alpha-tocopheryl
   acetate, which is a man-made form of Vitamin E and the most active among all tocopherols. Vitamin E supplements are mostly used to treat or prevent vitamin E deficiency.

Vitamin E is a natural, lipid-soluble vitamin of vegetable origin (such as nuts, seeds, leafy green vegetables, eggs, milk…). Vitamin E has an antioxidant effect as it inhibits the oxidation
of unsaturated fatty acids and thus supports the protection of the body’s cells against oxidative stress. Although the exact role of vitamin E has not yet been worked out, it is known to also play an important part in metabolism.

2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU
   Do not take if:
   • You are allergic to Vitamin E or any other ingredients.
   • You are having other vitamin supplements containing Vitamin E
   Warnings and precautions
   Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU if:
   • You have a bleeding condition caused by lack of vitamin K.
   • You are taking medicines to thin your blood (anticoagulants).
   • You are taking an oral contraceptive pill.
   • You have ever had a thrombosis
   If you need medical treatment of surgery whilst taking FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU,
   remember to tell the doctor or dentist treating you that you are taking this product.

Other medicines and FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any medicines, including oral contraceptives, anticoagulants and any medicines obtained
without a prescription. Your dosage may need to be adjusted.

• Pregnancy and breast-feeding
  If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this product. The effects of high doses of Vitamin E during pregnancy and breast-feeding are not known. Consequently, FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU is not recommended during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
  HOW TO TAKE FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU
  Always take Tocolife exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Dosage
  1 capsule daily (unless otherwise advised by your doctor or pharmacist).
  Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.
  Do not chew the capsule but swallow it whole, preferably during/after a meal.
  Free from alcohol, artificial colors and gluten
  The dosage is meant to match the highest European standards and recommendations. Therefore, the recommended daily intake indicated may not be exceeded. Dietary supplements should not replace a varied diet. A healthy lifestyle and a varied
  balanced diet is important for maintaining good health.

If you take more FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU than you should
If you may have taken more than you should, talk to your doctor or pharmacist immediately. If you take an excessive amount of this product, there’s a risk at a vitamin E overdose, although it’s unlikely to cause any serious harm. Some
symptoms of overdose are abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, tiredness, blurred vision, internal bleeding due to reduced blood coagulation. If you experience one of these symptoms after taking too much FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU, talk to your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital.

If you forget to take FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
   Like all supplements, FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU can cause side effects, although
   not everybody gets them. If you feel ill after using FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU, or
   you notice any unusual or unexpected symptoms, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse or go to the nearest hospital.
   The following common side effects have been reported:
   • Diarrhoea
   • Headache
   • Dizziness
   • Unusual weakness or tired feeling
   • Stomach cramps
   • Easy bruising or bleeding (nose bleeds, bleeding gums)
   Reporting of side effects
   If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or
   nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this
   section.
   5. HOW TO STORE FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU
   Keep FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU out of the reach of children.
   Do not use FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU after the expiry date which is printed on
   the carton and the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
   Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
   Do not store FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU above 25°C. Do not freeze.
   Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household
   waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away food supplements you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
   6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION

   FLORENCE VITAMIN E 400 IU
   DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E)
   Other ingredients:
   Coating agent: Gelatin, Glycerol, carrier: sunflower oil.

• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This product has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
  • If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist