Vitamin A is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Vitamin A have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Vitamin A depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
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 without worrying about any side effects.
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?
There are no side effects of Vitamin A on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Vitamin A on the Liver?
Vitamin A is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Vitamin A on the Heart?
Using Vitamin A does not have any harmful effects on 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 does not cause addiction.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, Vitamin A does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Vitamin A is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Vitamin A
You can take Vitamin A with food.
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.
Yes, Vitamin A is an antioxidant. It has antioxidant properties which fight oxygen free radicals and reduces oxidative stress.
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.
No, Vitamin A 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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
