Vitamin E
Other Plain Vitamin Preparations
- Drug class
- Other Plain Vitamin Preparations
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 3
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 1,212
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Vitamin E is classified as an "Other Plain Vitamin Preparation" [1]. It is approved for use in reducing underarm wetness [1].
This active ingredient is available under various brand names. In the past 12 months, there have been 1212 adverse event reports associated with products containing Vitamin E [2]. The most frequently reported reactions in these reports include fatigue, headache, nausea, diarrhea, and dyspnea [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 2 | May 29, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 1 | October 24, 2024 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
2 products
Uses
• For the prevention and treatment of Vitamin E deficiency, including vitamin E deficiency arising from cystic fibrosis or abetalipoproteinaemia in adults aged 18 years and older.
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
Uses reduces underarm wetness
How to take
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Vitamin E. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL556120087 · revised May 29, 2026
- [2]FDA DailyMed · 03963e9b-f7b4-f9… · revised October 24, 2024 [PDF]
- [3]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
Information on this page is compiled from public regulatory records. Drugvu is not affiliated with any regulator or pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.