Evion 400: Uses, How It Works, Side Effects
Also known as: Evion, Evion 400 mg, Evion 400 capsule, Evion vitamin E, Vitamin E 400 mg
Evion 400 is a capsule containing 400 mg of vitamin E, a vitamin that helps keep skin and eyes healthy. It is used to make up a shortfall of vitamin E when a doctor or pharmacist advises it. Most people get enough from food, and high doses are best avoided.
- Active ingredient
- Vitamin E 400 mg
- Type of medicine
- Vitamins and minerals
- Used for
- Vitamin deficiency
- Starts working in
- A vitamin supplement works by topping up levels in the body; it is not meant to give an effect within hours
- Effect lasts
- The body stores vitamin E, so levels stay up between doses
- With or without food
- Vitamin E is fat-soluble; follow the label or your doctor's advice about taking it with a meal
- Alcohol
- No known direct problem at normal amounts; ask a doctor or pharmacist
- Pregnancy
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplement in pregnancy
- Habit-forming
- No
- Made by
- VERIFY on pack
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On this page
- What is Evion 400 used for?
- How does Evion 400 work?
- How to take Evion 400
- Side effects of Evion 400
- Who should be careful
- Medicines and things that interact with Evion 400
- If someone takes too much
- Storage
- Regulatory status in India
- Other brands with the same medicine
- Other strengths and forms
- Common questions
What is Evion 400 used for?
Evion 400 is a vitamin E supplement. It is used to make up for too little vitamin E, as the label or a doctor advises.
- Making up a shortfall of vitamin E in the diet, on a doctor's or pharmacist's advice
How does Evion 400 work?
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps keep skin and eyes healthy and supports the body's defence against infection. A capsule adds to the vitamin E you get from food. The body stores any surplus.
What happens in your body after you take it
You swallow the capsule
The capsule dissolves in the stomach and gut and the vitamin E is released.
It is absorbed with fat
Vitamin E dissolves in fat, so it is absorbed along with fat from food in the gut.
The body uses and stores it
Vitamin E is carried to tissues, including skin and eyes. The body stores any surplus for later use.
Extra builds up if taken in excess
Because it is stored, taking much more than needed for a long time is not advised.
How to take Evion 400
Take Evion 400 exactly as printed on the pack or as your doctor has advised. Your doctor or pharmacist decides whether it is suitable for you and for how long.
- Swallow the capsule whole with water. Follow the label or your doctor's advice about taking it with food.
- Do not take more than the label says. The NHS says up to 540 mg (800 IU) a day of vitamin E supplements is unlikely to cause harm, but advises against taking too much.
- If you miss a dose, take it when you remember, unless it is almost time for the next one. Do not take two doses together.
- Check other products you take, such as multivitamins, for added vitamin E.
Side effects of Evion 400
Vitamin E at the label amount is usually well tolerated.
Uncommon or mild
- Mild stomach upset or nausea
Rare but serious: get medical help
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing (an allergic reaction). Get medical help immediately
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
Who should be careful
Most people can take vitamin E at label amounts, but a few need to check with a doctor first.
- Do not take more than the label says; there is not enough evidence on the effects of high-dose vitamin E supplements
- Blood-thinning medicines or a bleeding problem: ask a doctor first
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding: ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking a supplement
- Surgery: tell the doctor or dentist that you take it
- Allergy to vitamin E or any ingredient in the capsule
Medicines and things that interact with Evion 400
Evion 400 can add to other products you take. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about everything you take, including other vitamins and herbal remedies.
- Other vitamin E or multivitamin products: the vitamin E adds up, so check the total
- Blood-thinning medicines such as warfarin or aspirin: ask a doctor, as bleeding risk may change
If someone takes too much
A single extra capsule is unlikely to cause serious problems, but regularly taking much more than the label says is not advised. If someone has taken a large amount, ask a doctor or pharmacist, or call 112 or go to the nearest hospital if they are unwell, and take the pack with you.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place in the original strip, away from direct sunlight and out of the reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date. Check the pack for the exact storage instructions.
Regulatory status in India
Sold in India as a vitamin E product. Single-ingredient vitamin E is not on the CDSCO list of medicines banned under section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Whether this pack is labelled as a medicine or a food supplement, and whether it needs a prescription, must be confirmed from the pack.
Other brands with the same medicine
Vitamin E 400 capsules are sold under other brand names. They contain the same vitamin; check the label for the strength and unit (mg or IU) and any other ingredients.
Other strengths and forms
Vitamin E is sold in different strengths and forms, including capsules and drops. The strength and contents are printed on the pack and differ between products, so check the label of the one you have.
Common questions
What is Evion 400 used for?
It is a vitamin E supplement used to make up for too little vitamin E. Vitamin E helps keep skin and eyes healthy and supports the immune system. Most people get enough from food, so a doctor or pharmacist can say whether you need it.
Is Evion 400 a prescription medicine?
This depends on how the pack is labelled, so check the pack for the schedule. A doctor or pharmacist can tell you whether it is suitable and for how long to take it.
Can I take Evion 400 every day?
Whether to take it daily is a question for your doctor or pharmacist. The body stores vitamin E, so taking more than needed over a long time is not advised. Do not exceed the amount on the label.
Is a high dose of vitamin E harmful?
The NHS says there is not enough evidence on high-dose supplements and advises against taking too much, though up to 540 mg (800 IU) a day is unlikely to cause harm. Check the strength on the pack and your other supplements.
Can I take Evion 400 during pregnancy?
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplement in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. They can tell you whether it is needed and at what amount.
What is the difference between Evion 400 and vitamin E 400?
Evion is a brand name, and vitamin E is the active ingredient. Other vitamin E 400 products contain the same vitamin. Check the strength, its unit and the ingredient list on the pack.
Sources
- Vitamin E. NHS (UK)
- List of drugs prohibited for manufacture and sale through gazette notifications under section 26A of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)