EVION 400MG (Tocopheryl Acetate IP- 400 mg)

Evion 400 mg Capsule contains Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant (a substance that prevents or slows damage to cells). It plays a role in regulating the immune system and metabolic processes (the chemical reactions in the body cells that change food into energy). Evion 400 mg Capsule is used to treat or prevent vitamin E deficiency.

Evion 400 mg Capsule may cause side effects like tiredness, headache, nausea, vomiting, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist and/or worsen.

Evion 400 mg Capsule is usually taken with food. Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of treatment based on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Evion 400 mg Capsule is not recommended if you are allergic to it. It should be used with caution if you have a bleeding disorder or liver/kidney problems.

Evion 400 mg Capsule is usually recommended for use in children upon a doctor’s recommendation. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

List of substitutes for Evion 400 mg Capsule

E Vin 400 mg Capsule

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Evita 400 mg Capsule

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Tocofer 400 mg Capsule

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Vit-E 400 mg Capsule

Zydus Cadila

Vitamin E 400 mg Capsule

Novartis India Ltd.

Major & minor side effects for Evion 400 mg Capsule

Nausea

Tiredness

Headache

Mild rash

Abdominal and stomach cramps

Bleeding and bruising

Dizziness

What is it prescribed for?

Vitamin E deficiency

Evion 400 mg Capsule improves vitamin E levels in your body. This medicine is used in the prevention and treatment of vitamin E deficiency. It is also used in the treatment of vitamin E deficiency which can occur in cystic fibrosis (a disorder that damages your lungs, digestive tract, and other organs), cholestasis (a condition in which the flow of bile from your liver is reduced or blocked), severe liver conditions, or due to poor diet.

Allergy

Avoid taking Evion 400 mg Capsule if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Evion 400 mg Capsule is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless clearly needed. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Evion 400 mg Capsule should only be used while breastfeeding upon your doctor’s recommendation.

General warnings

Surgery

Evion 400 mg Capsule should be discontinued two weeks before undergoing surgery as it can increase the risk of bleeding during surgery.

Bleeding disorders

Bleeding disorders are a group of conditions in which there is a problem with the body’s blood clotting process. Evion 400 mg Capsule should be used with extreme caution if you have bleeding disorders due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Evion 400 mg Capsule as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume at the scheduled time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never use more than the recommended dose. Consult your doctor in case of an overdose of Evion 400 mg Capsule.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Warfarin

Disease interactions

Malabsorption

Malabsorption is a digestive disorder that prevents your body from effectively absorbing nutrients from your food. Evion 400 mg Capsule should be used with extreme caution if you have any medical conditions causing malabsorption, as it can decrease the absorption and effect of Evion 400 mg Capsule.

Liver Disease and biliary obstruction

Evion 400 mg Capsule should be used with caution if you have liver conditions or biliary obstruction (blockage of the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine) as it may decrease the absorption of this medicine from the digestive tract, thus reducing the effectiveness of the medicine.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Evion 400 mg Capsule works best if you take it with food. Swallow the capsule whole with an adequate amount of water, do not crush or chew them.

Evion 400 mg Capsule is used to treat or prevent vitamin E deficiency.

Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen.