Vitamin A capsules
What are vitamin A capsules?
VITAMIN A (Aquasol A®) is a naturally occurring vitamin. There are two natural sources of vitamin A. Eggs, butter, milk, meat, and oily fish contain retinol, the primary retinoid of animal origin. Green and yellow fruits and vegetables contain beta-carotene, a carotenoid of plant origin, that is converted into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is necessary for normal health and growth, especially of the eyes and skin. A deficiency of vitamin A can cause night blindness, dry eyes, eye infections, skin problems, and slowed growth. A normal balanced diet contains a sufficient amount of vitamin A for good health. Only take vitamin A under your prescriber's supervision. Large amounts of vitamin A taken over a long time can cause serious, unwanted effects. Generic vitamin A capsules are available.
What should my health care professional know before I take vitamin A?
They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
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an alcohol problem
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kidney disease
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liver disease
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vitamin A toxicity
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an unusual or allergic reaction to vitamin A, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
How should I take this medicine?
Take vitamin A capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. To reduce upset stomach take vitamin A with food. To make it easier for children to swallow you can open the capsule and mix the contents with jam, applesauce or other foods. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, skip that dose. Continue with your next scheduled dose. Do not double or take extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with vitamin A?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking vitamin A?
Make sure you have a proper diet. Taking supplemental vitamin A does not replace the need for a balanced diet.
Do not take vitamin A supplements if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Too much vitamin A can cause birth defects.
What side effects may I notice from taking vitamin A?
The recommended daily allowance of vitamin A does not cause any side effects.
Side effects related to overdose include:
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dark yellow or brown urine
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bleeding from gums, sore lips and mouth
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bulging soft spot on the head of babies
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confusion, irritability, unusual excitement
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diarrhea
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dizziness, drowsiness
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dry, cracked or peeling of skin
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double vision
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headache (severe)
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joint pains
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nausea, vomiting
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sweating
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unusual tiredness
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yellowing of the eyes or skin
Call your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can if you think you have taken an overdose and have any of these side effects.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Vitamin A injection
What is vitamin A injection?
VITAMIN A (Aquasol A®) is a naturally occurring vitamin. There are two natural sources of vitamin A. Eggs, butter, milk, meat, and oily fish contain retinol, the primary retinoid of animal origin. Green and yellow fruits and vegetables contain beta-carotene, a carotenoid of plant origin, that is converted into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is necessary for normal health and growth, especially of the eyes and skin. A deficiency of vitamin A can cause night blindness, dry eyes, eye infections, skin problems, and slowed growth. A normal balanced diet contains a sufficient amount of vitamin A for good health. Only use vitamin A under your prescriber's supervision. Large amounts of vitamin A taken over a long time can cause serious, unwanted effects. Generic vitamin A injections are available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive vitamin A?
They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
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an alcohol problem
-
kidney disease
-
liver disease
-
vitamin A toxicity
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an unusual or allergic reaction to vitamin A, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
How should I use this medicine?
Vitamin A is for injection into a muscle. It is usually given by a health-care professional when it is not possible for you to take capsules by mouth.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What drug(s) may interact with vitamin A?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking vitamin A?
Make sure you have a proper diet. Taking supplemental vitamin A does not replace the need for a balanced diet.
What side effects may I notice from receiving vitamin A?
The recommended daily allowance of vitamin A does not cause any side effects.
Side effects related to overdose include:
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dark yellow or brown urine
-
bleeding from gums, sore lips and mouth
-
bulging soft spot on the head of babies
-
confusion, irritability, unusual excitement
-
diarrhea
-
dizziness, drowsiness
-
dry, cracked or peeling of skin
-
double vision
-
headache (severe)
-
joint pains
-
nausea, vomiting
-
sweating
-
unusual tiredness
-
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Call your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can if you think you have taken an overdose and have any of these side effects.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F); do not freeze. Protect from light.Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.