GENERIC NAME: VITAMIN A - ORAL
BRAND NAME(S): Aquasol A, Palmitate-A
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: Vitamin A plays a critical role in the body. It helps prevent night blindness, promotes growth and is needed for healthy skin. This vitamin is used to prevent and treat a vitamin A deficiency.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication orally as directed. Because this medication accumulates in body-fat (fat-soluble), do not take this more often or in greater amounts than prescribed. Too much vitamin A can cause serious side effects (e.g., liver damage).
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolerated. Notify your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, dry or itchy skin or lips, irritability or hair loss while taking this drug. It may be necessary to reduce your dose. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, liver problems, other illnesses, allergies. This medication should be used as directed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Consult your doctor about the risks and benefits.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including: birth control pills. Avoid taking cholestyramine or mineral oil at the same time as vitamin A because they can prevent absorption of vitamin A. Separate the dosing by at least 2 hours. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include bleeding gums, sore mouth, bulging soft spot on head (in babies), diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, severe headache, confusion, double vision, and severe vomiting.
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