Vitamin E is an antioxidant that plays a role in helping many organs in your body function properly.
This vitamin is found naturally in foods, such as vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and leafy greens. It’s also available as a supplement.
Vitamin E is sometimes used to treat a vitamin E deficiency, which is rare but can happen in people with certain diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, liver disease, pancreatitis, and Crohn’s disease. Sometimes, very low weight babies also need extra vitamin E.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are nursing.