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TOCO 500 mg Vitamin E Tocopherol
Over-the-counter medication

TOCO 500 mg Vitamin E Tocopherol

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TOCO 500 mg Vitamin E, also known under the term "tocopherol" is a soluble vitamin essential and protective fats.

For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use of TOCO 500 mg Vitamin E Tocopherol.

Description of TOCO 500 mg Vitamin E Tocopherol

TOCO 500's Vitamin E, also known as “tocopherol”, is an essential soluble and protective vitamin for fatty substances .
Several forms of Vitamin E exist in nature, but alpha-tocopherol is the most active biologically and it is a major antioxidant for the body . However, all tocopherols (beta, delta and gamma) have specific biological activities and functions.

TOCO 500 indication

Treatment of vitamin E deficiencies

The Vitamin E of TOCO 500 prevents the oxidation of lipids and thus preserves Vitamin A (soluble in fats), in reserve in the body, preventing oxidation with harmful effects for biological processes. The effectiveness of vitamin E is due to the quality of "D-alpha-tocopherol", a natural, biologically active form of vitamin E. The term DL-alpha-tocopherol refers to a synthetic form of Vitamin E.

Pharmacokinetic properties

Intestinal absorption of the order of 50% at therapeutic doses. Vitamin E enters the bloodstream through the lymphatic system. In the blood, it is found almost completely linked to beta-lipoproteins.
Vitamin E is distributed in all tissues; it hardly crosses the placental barrier (1/5).
Metabolites of quinone structure (very similar to coenzyme Q) have been found in tissues. 70% of the dose is eliminated by the hepatic route, the rest being transformed mainly into glycuronide and excreted via the renal route.

Directions for use and dosage of TOCO 500 mg Vitamin E Tocopherol

One capsule daily in the morning at breakfast.
Swallow the capsule as is, with the contents of a glass of water.

Composition of TOCO

Alpha-tocopherol acetate 500 mg
For a soft capsule.

Presentation of TOCO 500 mg Vitamin E Tocopherol

Box of 30 soft capsules

Drug warnings

Please note that the TOCO 500 medication is not like any other product. Read the package leaflet carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.

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NOTICE

ANSM - Last updated: 20/11/2014

Name of the medicinal product

TOCO 500 mg soft capsule

Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate

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Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. It contains important information for your treatment.

If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

· Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.

· If you need more information and advice, ask your pharmacist.

· If symptoms worsen or persist, consult your doctor.

· If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if you experience any of the effects listed as serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Review summary

In this notice :

1. WHAT IS TOCO 500 mg, soft capsule AND WHAT USE IS IT USED FOR?

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE TOCO 500 mg, soft capsule?

3. HOW TO TAKE TOCO 500 mg, soft capsule?

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

5. HOW TO STORE TOCO 500 mg, soft capsule?

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. WHAT IS TOCO 500 mg, soft capsule AND WHAT USE IS IT USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic group

VITAMIN E

Therapeutic indications

This medication is a VITAMIN E, it is indicated in the treatment of vitamin E deficiency.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE TOCO 500 mg, soft capsule?

List of information needed before taking the medication

Not applicable.

Cons-indications

Not applicable.

Precautions for use; special warnings

Not applicable.

Interaction with other medicines

Taking or using other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions with food and beverages

Not applicable.

Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies

Not applicable.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy - Breastfeeding

It is best not to use this medication during pregnancy. If you discover that you are pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor as he alone can judge the need to continue.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Sport

Not applicable.

Effects on ability to drive or use machines

Not applicable.

List of excipients with known effect

Not applicable.

3. HOW TO TAKE TOCO 500 mg, soft capsule?

Instructions for proper use

Not applicable.

Dosage, Mode and / or route (s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment

Dosage

Comply with the doctor's prescription, usually 1 capsule per day.

Method and route of administration

Oral use. Swallow the capsule as it is, with the contents of a glass of water.

Frequency of Administration

Take the capsule, morning at breakfast

Duration of treatment

Follow the doctor's prescription.

Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose

If you take more TOCO 500 mg, soft capsule than you should:

Immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Instructions for omission of one or more doses

If you forget to take TOCO 500 mg, soft capsule:

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

Risk of withdrawal syndrome

Not applicable.

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Description of adverse reactions

Like all medicines, TOCO 500 mg, soft capsule is likely to have side effects, although not everyone is subject to it.

If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if certain side effects become serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE TOCO 500 mg, soft capsule?

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Expiration date

Do not use TOCO 500 mg soft capsule after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.

Storage conditions

No special storage conditions.

If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medications. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full list of active substances and excipients

What does TOCO 500 mg contain, soft capsule?

The active substance is:

Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate ............................................ .................................................. .................. 500 mg

The other components are:

Composition of the soft capsule envelope:

Gelatin, glycerol, sodium derivative of the chlorophylline cupric complex, sodium ethyl parahydroxybenzoate, sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate.

Pharmaceutical form and content

What is TOCO 500 mg, soft capsule and contents of the pack?

This medication is in the form of a soft capsule.

Box of 30 capsules.

Name and address of the marketing authorization holder and the holder of the manufacturing authorization responsible for the release of the lots, if different

Holder

LABORATOIRES PHARMA 2000

BUROPLUS 3

1 BIS AVENUE JEAN D'ALEMBERT

ZAC DE LA CLEF SAINT PIERRE

78990 ELANCOURT

exploiting

NEGMA LABORATORIES

BUROPLUS 3

1 BIS AVENUE JEAN D'ALEMBERT

ZAC DE LA CLEF SAINT PIERRE

78990 ELANCOURT

Maker

ALKOPHARM

ZAC DE KERNEVEZ

11 RONTGEN STREET

29337 QUIMPER CEDEX

or

MACORS LABORATORIES

ZI PLAINE DES ISLES

89000 AUXERRE

Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area

Not applicable.

Date of approval of the notice

The last date on which this leaflet was approved is {date}.

AMM under exceptional circumstances

Not applicable.

Internet Information

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the Afssaps website (France).

Information for health professionals only

Not applicable.

Other

Not applicable.

VIDAL OF THE FAMILY

TOCO 500

Vitamin E

Vitamin E

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS (summary)

TOCO 500: soft capsule (pale green); box of 30.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 2.54 euro (s).

Negma Laboratory

COMPOSITION (summary)
p caps
Alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) 500 mg

INDICATIONS (summary)
This medicine contains vitamin E, the protective substance of the cell membrane.
It is used in the treatment of deficiencies in vitamin E.
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING (summary)
This medication does not contain any substance known to be toxic during pregnancy or lactation. However, do not use it prolonged without medical advice.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
Swallow the capsule as it is, with a glass of water.

Usual dosage:

1 capsule daily, in the morning at breakfast.
TIPS (summary)
A balanced and diverse diet usually provides sufficient amounts of vitamin E, essentially found in fat.


GLOSSARY (summary)


shortcomings
Deficit usually involving nutrients, vitamins, minerals, etc. A diversified diet is the best prevention of deficiencies.


vitamin
An essential ingredient for the growth and proper functioning of the body. Vitamin requirements are normally covered by a varied diet. In developed countries, only vitamin D deficiency, in the young child or the old man who is exposed to the sun, justifies systematic supplementation. Superior intake, especially with medicines, can lead to overdose and various disorders (mainly vitamins A and D).

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