Tocalfa 50000 Ui + 50mg Vitamin A + E Food Supplement 20 Softgels

NAME
TOCALFA

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC CATEGORY
Vitamin preparations, associations.

ACTIVE PRINCIPLES
1 soft capsule of 0.271 g approx. Contains: retinol esters solut. conc. 50,000 IU; d, l alpha - Tocopheryl acetate. 50 mg.

EXCIPIENTS
Oil for injections, gelatin, glycerol, sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate.

INDICATIONS
Conditions associated with Vitamin A and E deficiency states

CONTRAINDICATIONS / SECONDARY EFFECT
Known hypersensitivity to the components.

DOSAGE
1 - 2 soft capsules per day. For cycles of 30-90 days interspersed with appropriate suspension periods. The therapeutic cycle can be repeated during the year in case of need. In very prolonged therapies, especially if for several years, do not exceed the number and duration of the therapeutic cycles recommended for each year, in order not to incur the risk of chronic vitamin A overdose.

STORAGE
No special storage precautions.

WARNINGS
Very high doses of Vitamin A in animals are teratogenic and have been associated in isolated cases with malformations in humans. In order to avoid the appearance of signs and symptoms of overdosing, use the product under medical supervision and for the period of time deemed strictly necessary. Preparations containing vitamin E should be used with caution in diabetics and in subjects with heart failure as this vitamin can reduce the need for insulin and digitalis.

INTERACTIONS
Vitamin E can enhance the action of digitalis or insulin.

SIDE EFFECTS
The product used at the recommended doses is generally well tolerated; only in case of continuous administration and at high doses can signs and symptoms of hypervitaminosis A appear (anorexia, hepatosplenomegaly, skin disorders, etc.).

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING
Daily amounts of vitamin A higher than 10,000 IU should be avoided in pregnancy (especially in the first months) and you should consult your doctor for advice on the total amount of vitamin A that can be taken through the different sources. The product, containing vitamin A in high doses, must therefore not be used during pregnancy.