Tocopheryl acetate is commonly used to formulate dietary supplements as well as skin care products.
Tocopheryl is used in treating vitamin E deficiency, promoting healthy skin (such as moisturizing and preventing wrinkles), helping with wound healing, reducing inflammation, slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
It may also be used in cancer prevention and cancer treatment symptoms (such as side effects of radiation therapy), treating heart disease, improving cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Tocopheryl acetate is a specific type of vitamin E, in a class of organic chemical compounds known as tocopherols. These compounds are considered fat-soluble antioxidants, but are also said to have many other functions in the body.
Tocopheryl if taken in high doses may cause
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Stomach cramps
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Easy or unusual bleeding/ bruising
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless necessary.
If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product: blood clotting/bleeding disorders, kidney problems, liver problems, high blood fats (cholesterol/triglycerides), recent or planned surgery.
At high dosages, this product may rarely make you dizzy or blur your vision.
- Vegetable glycerin, also known as glycerol or glycerine, is a clear liquid typically made from soybean, coconut or palm oils. It is odorless and has a mild, sweet taste with a syrup-like consistency.
- Vegetable glycerin is particularly popular in the cosmetic industry but has several other uses as well. It may also provide health benefits, ranging from skin health to better hydration and a strengthened gut.
- This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations.
- Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking. Some products are used mostly to protect the skin against irritation (e.g., from wetness).
- Vegetable glycerin may provide some relief from constipation.
- Glycerin may also boost hydration, which can improve your athletic performance.
- Burning,
- Stinging,
- Redness,
- Irritation may occur
If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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