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VITAL VITAMIN E 400 I.U CAPSULES

SCHEDULING STATUS:
Not Scheduled.

PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):

VITAL VITAMIN E 400 I.U CAPSULES

COMPOSITION:
Each capsule contains dl-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate 400 mg equivalent to 400 i.u. Vitamin E activity.

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A 22.1.4. Vitamins. Other.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
Vitamin E is a naturally occurring tissue anti-oxidant thereby maintaining healthy cells. Vitamin E protects Vitamin A and unsaturated fatty acids against oxidation in the body.

INDICATIONS:
As a dietary supplement.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Persons with high blood pressure should first seek the advice of a doctor.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Take one capsule a day with or after food.

SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
Massive longterm overdosage occasionally causes gastro-intestinal disturbances, fatigue and weakness.

KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
See under "Side-Effects". Symptoms abate on cessation of treatment.

IDENTIFICATION:
Pale, straw-coloured, oval, soft gel capsules.

PRESENTATION:
Packs of 30 and 60 capsules.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store below 25 degrees C, in a dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

APPLICATION NUMBER:
T 1058 (Act 101 of 1965)

NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT:
Vitalfarm (Pty) Ltd.,
Old Bottlery Road, Kuils River 7580.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:
January 1997

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