(For additional information
see "Vitamin E (topical): Patient drug information" and
see "Vitamin E (topical): Pediatric drug information")
For abbreviations, symbols, and age group definitions used in Lexicomp (
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Brand Names: US
- Gordons-Vite E [OTC];
- Natural Vitamin E Moisturizing [OTC];
- Vitamin E Beauty [OTC]
Dosing: Adult
Skin protectant
Skin protectant:
Topical: Apply a thin layer over affected area as needed (usually 1 to 2 times daily).
Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Adult
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
Dosing: Hepatic Impairment: Adult
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
Dosing: Older Adult
Refer to adult dosing.
Adverse Reactions
There are no adverse reactions listed in the manufacturer’s labeling.
Dosage Forms: US
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Cream, External:
Gordons-Vite E: 1500 units/30 g (15 g, 75 g, 480 g, 2400 g)
Gel, External:
Natural Vitamin E Moisturizing: (237 mL) [contains methylparaben, polyethylene glycol (macrogol)]
Liquid, External:
Generic: 920 units/mL (28.5 mL, 57 mL, 114 mL)
Oil, External:
Vitamin E Beauty: 24,000 units/52 mL (52 mL); 49,000 units/52 mL (52 mL)
Generic: 28,000 units (29.5 mL)
Generic Equivalent Available: US
Yes
Administration: Adult
Topical: For external use only; avoid contact with eyes. Apply to clean, dry area; rub in well. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin or areas affected by rashes.
Administration: Pediatric
Topical: For topical use only. Wash hands prior to use; apply to clean, affected area; rub in well.
Use: Labeled Indications
Skin protectant: Aids in the healing of scar and surgical-wound tissue; aids in moisturizing and healing skin; counteracts premature aging; reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Metabolism/Transport Effects
None known.
Drug Interactions
There are no known significant interactions.
Mechanism of Action
Prevents oxidation of vitamin A and C; protects polyunsaturated fatty acids in membranes from attack by free radicals and protects red blood cells against hemolysis
Brand Names: International
International Brand Names by CountryFor country code abbreviations (
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(AE) United Arab Emirates: Sween | Vitamin e | Vitamin E Natural Wealth | Vitamin E Puritans Pride;
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(AT) Austria: Etocoderm;
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(AU) Australia: 5 ways vit e | Bioglan micelle e | Cm vitamin e | Curash baby | Dal e | Faulding vitamin e | Invite e | N/w vitamin e | Redwin sorb & vit e | S.p vitamin e | SP Vitamin E | Supremo vit e | Tw vitamin e | U-viva vit e | Vitamin e | Vitamin e moisturizer | Vitaplex Vit E;
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(DE) Germany: Letiat4 body milk;
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(EE) Estonia: Bio e | Silonda | Vitamin e;
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(GB) United Kingdom: Vita e;
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(GR) Greece: Vitamin e;
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(HK) Hong Kong: Enatrol | Macro e | Skin Repair Vitamin E | Squibb Vitamin E | Vitamin e;
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(ID) Indonesia: Evion | Natur e;
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(IN) India: Evion | Evion cr;
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(IT) Italy: Filme opht r | Vea olio | Viafen;
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(KE) Kenya: Efatop pe;
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(LT) Lithuania: Tocopherol acetate | Vitamin e | Yl vitamin e;
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(LV) Latvia: Bio e | Tocopherol acetate | Vitamin e;
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(MX) Mexico: Vitamina e eterna;
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(MY) Malaysia: Natural vitamin e | Prime-E | Squibb vitamin e;
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(NO) Norway: Vitamin e;
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(NZ) New Zealand: Invite e | Vitamin e;
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(PE) Peru: Sundown naturals vitamin e oil | Vitamina e;
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(PH) Philippines: Vitamin e;
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(PK) Pakistan: Delicare;
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(PL) Poland: Biovital lecytyna;
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(PR) Puerto Rico: Aquasol e | Vitamina e | Vitamine E;
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(RU) Russian Federation: Alfa Tocopherol UBF | Alfa-tocopherol | Alfa-tocopherol acetate | Tocopherol acetate | Vitamin e;
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(SG) Singapore: Pure vitamin e | Squibb Vitamin E | Vitamin e | Vitamin E Natural;
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(TH) Thailand: K.a.vitamin e | Maxkin e | Medmaker vitamin e | Vitamin e | Vitara e;
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(TW) Taiwan: Ederm | Vitamin e;
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(UA) Ukraine: Tocopherol acetate | Vitamin e;
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(UY) Uruguay: Vitamin e;
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(ZA) South Africa: Vitamin e | Vitamina e;
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(ZM) Zambia: Evion