vitamin E topical (OTC)

Brand and Other Names:Coppertone Aloe Aftersun Lotion, E-Oil, more...Palomar E, Vite E Creme, Vitec

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

cream

  • 30,000units/57g
  • 1000units/120g
  • 100units/g
  • 30units/g

ointment

  • 30units/g

oil

  • 28,000units/30mL

Dermatologic Pain/Irritation

Apply topically to affected areas PRN

Dosage Forms & Strengths

cream

  • 30,000units/57g
  • 1000units/120g
  • 100units/g
  • 30units/g

ointment

  • 30units/g

oil

  • 28,000units/30mL

Diaper Rash/Dermatologic Pain/Irritation

Apply topically to affected areas PRN

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Warnings

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Cautions

External use only

Avoid eyes

Contact physician if condition worsens or does not improve after 1 wk

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Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy category: C

Lactation: Unknown

Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

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Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Emollient

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