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Vitamin A
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Pronounced: (VYE-ta-min A)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Supplements |
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Drug InformationVitamin A supplements are used to treat or prevent a deficiency in the body, caused by poor diet or by not absorbing enough. Malabsorption can be caused by a number of disease states including; liver cirrhosis, removal of part of the stomach, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, pancreatic disease or cystic fibrosis.
Mechanism:
This vitamin does many things in the body, including prevention of night blindness, prevention of growth retardation and protects epithelial cells in the body. Animal sources of vitamin A can be found in the liver, tuna, halibut and shark. There are also synthetic preparations made.
More Info:
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Side Effectsabdominal pain
Precautions:
Before taking this supplement, inform your doctor if you have kidney disease or you are on dialysis.
Preganant:
Talk to your doctor about using this medicine during pregnancy or nursing to discuss any possible risks to you or your baby. The safety of daily amounts greater than 5,000 IU taken orally have not been established. Animal studies have shown fetal abnormalities with high doses. The US RDI of vitamin A is 8,000 IU for nursing mothers. Breast milk is sufficient unless mothers diet is inadequate.
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Dosage InformationFor proper use of this medicine, follow the directions on the package, unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.
Missed Dosage:
If your doctor has instructed you to take this medicine regularly and you miss a dose, take your next dose, as soon as you remember. If you are close to your next dose, do not double up. Skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
Storage:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center.
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