VITAMIN E
(D-alpha Tocopheral Acetate, Aquasol E)Standard Prescription
vitamin E__units PO daily
Dosages
Supplementation for malabsorption/cholestasis/biliary atresia:
20-25 IU/kg/dose PO once daily in the morning
Supplementation in Cystic Fibrosis:
>10 yrs: 400 IU/24 hr
20-25 IU/kg/dose PO once daily in the morning
Supplementation in Cystic Fibrosis:
<1 year old: 50 IU/24 hr
1-4 yrs: 100 IU/24 hr
>4-10 yrs: 200 IU/24 hr>10 yrs: 400 IU/24 hr
Mechanism of Action
Vitamin supplement
Forms Supplied
capsule: 100 IU, 200 IU, 400 IU
drops (Aquasol E): 50 IU/mL (water soluble)
Comments
Oil miscible preparations (as in capsules) may be used in cystic fibrosis patients > 1 year of age (to be taken with pancreatic enzymes).
CF patients < 1 year of age should take Aquasol E if not receiving an alternate product for supplementation.
CF patients < 1 year of age should take Aquasol E if not receiving an alternate product for supplementation.
References
64, 131, 309, 650
Last Edited
2022-09-12 01:13:15