About EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E belongs to the class of medications called 'Nutritional supplements' used to treat skin problems such as acne, eczema, rosacea (redness in cheeks, nose, and forehead), and psoriasis (red plaques covered with silvery scales). It also treats cyclical mastalgia (breast pain) and premenstrual syndrome symptoms like irritability. Skin problems may occur due to a lack of essential fatty acids, which causes hormonal imbalance and may lead to skin problems like acne, eczema, rosacea, and allergies. On the other hand, mastalgia is breast pain related to the hormonal fluctuations associated with the cyclical, related to menstrual cycle, or non-cyclical.
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E contains Vitamin E (Tocopherol) and Evening Primrose oil. Vitamin E (Tocopherol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Evening Primrose oil plays an important role in regulating hormones and promoting skin elasticity. Evening Primrose oil works by reducing skin inflammation and the number of skin cells that cause lesions. It may also help the skin retain moisture, elasticity, firmness, and fatigue resistance. Together, EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E treats skin problems like acne, eczema, rosacea, cyclical mastalgia (breast pain), and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms such as irritability and bloating.
Take EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E as recommended by your doctor. Some people may experience nausea, stomach upset, tiredness, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E or any other medicines, please tell your doctor if you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E. If you have a history of blood disorders, seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before using EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E. If you are taking any medicines or supplements, talk to your doctor before using EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E. EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E is not recommended to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. You should inform your doctor that you are taking EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E before surgery.
Uses of EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E
Acne (pimples), Eczema, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, Cyclical Mastalgia
Medicinal Benefits
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E contains Vitamin E (Tocopherol) and Evening Primrose oil. Vitamin E (Tocopherol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Evening Primrose oil contains gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), linoleic acid (LA), and omega-6 fatty acids, which are important in regulating hormones and promoting skin elasticity. Evening Primrose oil reduces skin inflammation and the number of skin cells that cause lesions. It may also help the skin retain moisture, elasticity, firmness, and fatigue resistance and improve its epidermis. It is highly effective in treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms such as irritability and bloating. Also, it reduces inflammation and helps inhibit prostaglandins that cause cyclical breast pain. Together, EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E is used to treat skin problems like acne, eczema, and cyclical mastalgia (breast pain).
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E
- Upset stomach
- Nausea
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Tiredness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not use EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E if you are allergic to EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E or its contents. It is essential to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before using EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E. EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E is not recommended to children unless advised by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you have a history of blood disorder, seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, or diabetes before using EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E. Please inform your doctor if you are using any other medications, including vitamins, and herbal supplements. Evening Primrose oil in EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E can affect blood clotting and may increase your risk of bleeding. If you need surgery, dental work, or a medical procedure, stop taking EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E at least 2 weeks before surgery.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E may interact with other drugs painkillers (aspirin, naproxen, diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin, bortezomib, capecitabine, fluorouracil, altretamine, methotrexate), a drug used to treat obesity (orlistat), bile acid sequestrant (colestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol), blood thinner (anisindione, warfarin, dicumarol), used to treat hyperphosphatemia (sevelamer), anti-depressant (citalopram, amitriptyline, imipramine clomipramine, duloxetine), anti-anxiety (diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid using EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E with other herbal/health supplements like angelica, capsicum, clove, danshen, garlic, red clover, and willow that can affect blood clotting.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Before using EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E, let your doctor know if have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, seizures (fits), liver or kidney, and heart diseases.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E is unknown. Please consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while using EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor before using EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor before using EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionNo studies have investigated the effect of EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E on driving performance or the ability to operate machinery. Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focused, If you experience drowsiness after taking these medications, you should not drive or operate any machinery or vehicles.
Liver
consult your doctorConsult your doctor if you have any history of liver diseases before using EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E.
Kidney
consult your doctorConsult your doctor if you have any history of kidney diseases before using EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E.
Children
cautionIt is not known whether EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E can be used in children. Hence, please consult your doctor if you concerns.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Consume an adequate amount of protein. Dietary protein provides essential amino acids that your body can not make on its own and must be consumed daily to maintain muscle, bone, and skin health.
- Exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity can strongly influence hormonal health.
- Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
- Avoid harsh products on your skin.
- Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid infecting the affected area.
- Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
- Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
Special Advise
- Regular check-ups with your doctor, such as Evening Primrose oil in EVENING PRIMROSE OIL+VITAMIN E, may increase the chance of seizures in patients with a history of seizures.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hormonal Imbalance: Hormones are chemicals that are produced by glands (endocrine system) in the body. An imbalance occurs when there is too much or too little hormone in the body. It can be caused by stress or hormone medications. However, hormonal imbalances can also be caused by any medical condition that impacts or involves the endocrine system or glands. Symptoms of hormonal imbalance include unexplained weight gain or weight loss, changes in sensitivity to cold and heat, dehydrated skin or skin rashes, brittle or weak bones, changes in blood sugar concentration, breast tenderness, etc.
Mastalgia (breast pain): is breast pain that is related to the hormonal variations associated with the cyclical and related to the menstrual cycle, or non-cyclical. Normal fibrocystic changes can cause breast pain, swelling, or thick areas. Symptoms include breast tenderness, sharp, burning pain, and tightness in the breast tissue.
Acne vulgaris (acne): Acne is a skin condition caused by hair follicles plugging with oil and dead skin cells. Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules are all types of acne. It commonly occurs in teenagers though all age groups are affected.
Eczema: It is a condition in which skin patches become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough.
