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.
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.
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.
One capsule daily in the morning at breakfast.
Swallow the capsule as is, with the contents of a glass of water.
Alpha-tocopherol acetate 500 mg
For a soft capsule.
Box of 30 soft capsules
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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ANSM - Last updated: 20/11/2014
TOCO 500 mg soft capsule
Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate
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.
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?
VITAMIN E
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
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Precautions for use; special warnings
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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.
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Effects on ability to drive or use machines
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List of excipients with known effect
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3. HOW TO TAKE TOCO 500 mg, soft capsule?
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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.
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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.
Do not use TOCO 500 mg soft capsule after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.
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.
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.
BUROPLUS 3
1 BIS AVENUE JEAN D'ALEMBERT
ZAC DE LA CLEF SAINT PIERRE
78990 ELANCOURT
BUROPLUS 3
1 BIS AVENUE JEAN D'ALEMBERT
ZAC DE LA CLEF SAINT PIERRE
78990 ELANCOURT
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
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Date of approval of the notice
The last date on which this leaflet was approved is {date}.
AMM under exceptional circumstances
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Detailed information on this medicine is available on the Afssaps website (France).
Information for health professionals only
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Vitamin E
Vitamin E
. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Lexicon
TOCO 500: soft capsule (pale green); box of 30.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 2.54 euro (s).
Negma Laboratory
| p caps | |
| Alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) | 500 mg |
Usual dosage:
1 capsule daily, in the morning at breakfast.
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