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Vitamin A Benefits & Uses

Vitamin A is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Improve immunity

Vitamin A Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2970 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2310 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: pregnant females may take 200,000 iu for 1 dose PO within 8 weeks of delivery
Geriatric	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2970 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2310 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1980 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Children 4 - 8 years may take 1320 iu and Children 2 - 3 years may take 990 iu
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1650 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: below 6 months old can take 1320 iu

Vitamin A Related Warnings

Is the use of Vitamin A safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Vitamin A without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Vitamin A safe during breastfeeding?

Vitamin A does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Vitamin A on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Vitamin A on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Vitamin A on the Liver?

Vitamin A is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Vitamin A on the Heart?

Using Vitamin A does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Vitamin A with Other Drugs

Vitamin A should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Doxycycline

Isotretinoin

Mild

Colestipol

Colestipol Tablet

Frequently asked Questions about Vitamin A

Is this Vitamin A habit forming or addictive?

Vitamin A does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Vitamin A will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Vitamin A does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Vitamin A is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Vitamin A Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vitamin A

You can take Vitamin A with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vitamin A

Information about the interaction of Vitamin A and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Vitamin A

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Vitamin A without consulting a doctor?

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

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Vitamin A cause weight gain?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Vitamin A does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Vitamin A cause hair loss?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Vitamin A safe to use?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Vitamin A?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

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.