What is Vitamin E?
Antioxidant supplement and skin moisturizer.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Vitamin E is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
An antioxidant that protects cell membranes.
What is it used for?
Antioxidant supplement and skin moisturizer. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Vaginal preparation. Vaginal preparations are inserted with an applicator or dispenser, usually at bedtime, as directed.
- Cream. Creams are applied to the area your prescriber directs. Metered dispensers such as Topi-CLICK® deliver the same amount each time. Wash your hands after applying.
- Suppository. Suppositories are inserted as directed. If one softens, chill it briefly before use.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Rarely stomach upset. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
People taking blood thinners (high oral doses). Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Keep suppositories cool; many are refrigerated. Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Vitamin E in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as vaginal preparation, cream, suppository. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Vitamin E is also prepared in combination with Hyaluronic acid, Estradiol, Hydrocortisone, Tretinoin. See combination preparations in our library.