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Vitamin A is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Adult(Female) |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Vitamin A safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Vitamin A safely.
Is the use of Vitamin A safe during breastfeeding?
Vitamin A does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Vitamin A on the Kidneys?
Vitamin A is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Vitamin A on the Liver?
Vitamin A does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Vitamin A on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Vitamin A for the heart.
Vitamin A should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
Is this Vitamin A habit forming or addictive?
Vitamin A is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Vitamin A does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Vitamin A is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Vitamin A cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Vitamin A
Taking Vitamin A with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vitamin A
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Vitamin A.
Vitamin A is a nutritional supplement which can be taken without consulting a doctor. However, the excess of this drug also causes unpleasant side effects so you are advised to discuss with your doctor about the safe dosage and duration.
No, Vitamin A does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Rarely, Vitamin A may cause hair loss (alopecia). However, the exact cause of hair loss is unknown. This effect is unharmful and reversible in nature. The normal hair growth is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Vitamin A is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as chapped lips (cheilitis) and sticky skin. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Vitamin A is a brand name of vitamin A also known as beta carotene and it is available in the form of a tablet, capsule, and injection. It is a nutritional supplement and an antioxidant which is prescribed for the treatment of vitamin A deficiency. It is also used off-label for the treatment of xerophthalmia.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 909-911