Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

No, Healthvit Vitamin A Dry Capsules should not be discontinued on your own without doctors advice if it has been prescribed by your doctor but if you are taking it by yourself then you can discontinue it.

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Healthvit Vitamin A Dry Capsules 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.

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Healthvit Vitamin A Dry Capsules 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. 

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Yes, Healthvit Vitamin A Dry Capsules 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.

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Take Healthvit Vitamin A Dry Capsules as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed as the excess of vitamins can also cause hypervitaminosis A which is high levels of vitamin A in our body that can lead to unpleasant side effects such as irritability, drowsiness, and abdominal pain.