Vitamin E (Pediatric)
A fat-soluble antioxidant. In premature babies, it helps protect against hemolytic anemia and oxygen-induced damage.
Dosage by Body Weight
Premature infants: 5-25 IU daily. Malabsorption: Up to 15-25 IU/kg daily.
- Body Weight
- Infants
- Dose
- 10 IU to 25 IU
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Dose increases significantly for children with chronic liver disease.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants | 10 IU to 25 IU | Once daily | Dose increases significantly for children with chronic liver disease. |
Formulation
Purpose
Supplementation for premature infants and children with fat malabsorption (Cystic Fibrosis, Cholestasis).
Generic Name
Alpha-tocopherolBranded Drug Names
Vitamin E (Pediatric) is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.
Alternatives
Safety Advice
Alcohol
CAUTIONVitamin E (Pediatric): Alcohol may worsen dehydration, stomach upset, or interfere with nutritional recovery. Avoid or limit alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBEDVitamin E (Pediatric): Generally safe in pregnancy when used at recommended doses or as prescribed. Avoid excessive supplementation.
Breast Feeding
SAFEVitamin E (Pediatric): Generally compatible with breastfeeding when used at recommended doses. Ask a healthcare provider before high-dose use.
Driving
SAFEVitamin E (Pediatric): Usually does not affect driving. Avoid driving only if you feel unwell, dizzy, or weak from the underlying condition.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBEDVitamin E (Pediatric): Usually safe at recommended doses, but high-dose or fat-soluble vitamin use should be medically supervised in liver disease.
Kidney
CAUTIONVitamin E (Pediatric): Kidney disease may require avoiding or adjusting minerals and electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, or phosphate.