Manufacturer: Abbott
Salt Composition : Vitamin A(50000IU)
Vitamin A Chewable Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of vitamin A deficiency. It is an essential nutrient for the eyes and skin, and for normal growth. It also helps the heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs function properly.
Vitamin A Chewable Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. You should take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the most benefit from it. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking other medicines and supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough vitamin A in your diet.
Vitamin A Chewable Tablet is generally safe and does not usually cause any side effects if taken in the right dose and duration. Some other medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin A, so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. This medicine may help during pregnancy when your body needs more vitamin A but too much could harm your baby. It is important to ask for advice from your doctor before taking any other vitamin supplements.
Vitamin A can affect the biosynthesis of various proteins, including those involved in regulation of development and cell functioning or determining cell sensitivity to hormones and hormone-like factors. Vitamin A can also influence the formation of secretory proteins which play the role of hormones
Vitamin A undergoes hepatic metabolism as a first-order process and is excreted via the feces and urine. Beta-carotene is converted to retinol in the wall of the small intestine. Retinol can be converted into retinoic acid and excreted into the bile and feces.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Vitamin A
No common side effects seen
Bone thinning.
Liver damage.
Headache.
Diarrhea.
Nausea.
Skin irritation.
Pain in the joints and bone.
Birth defects.
Vitamin A Chewable Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vitamin A Chewable Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Vitamin A Chewable Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Signs and symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, increased intracranial pressure, and skin changes such as erythema, pruritus, or desquamation. Chronic vitamin A toxicity may occur with excessive ingestion of 4000 IU/kg or more daily for 6 to 15 months
Anticoagulants. Oral use of vitamin A supplements while taking these medications used to prevent blood clots might increase your risk of bleeding.
Bexarotene (Targretin). ...
Hepatotoxic drugs. ...
Orlistat (Alli, Xenical). ...
Retinoids.
Take this medication by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing, or as directed by your doctor. Vitamin A Chewable Tablet is to be taken with food.
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Vitamin A Chewable Tablet is given for the treatment of vitamin A deficiency.
Eating fatty foods along with Vitamin A Chewable Tablet can help your body absorb vitamin A.
Include vitamin A-rich food in your diet like spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, mango, papaya, liver, milk, eggs, and fish-liver oils.
Never use more than the recommended dose of vitamin A. An overdose of vitamin A can cause serious or life-threatening side effects.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage while taking vitamin A.
Do not take mineral oil while taking vitamin A.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Take this medication by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing, or as directed by your doctor. Vitamin A Chewable Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What is Vitamin A Chewable Tablet used for?
Vitamin A Chewable Tablet is used for improving the eyesight, maintaining cells of the skin and the lining of the digestive, urinary and respiratory tracts. It also helps in the formation of red and white blood cells in our body that are important to carry out the various essential functions of our body.
Q. What if I take too much of Vitamin A Chewable Tablet?
If you take too much of Vitamin A Chewable Tablet, it can lead to birth defects, abnormalities of the liver and disorders of the central nervous system. It can also decrease bone mineral density, leading to an increased risk of osteoporosis. This is because an excess of Vitamin A Chewable Tablet suppresses the building up of bones and increases its breakdown. The rate of calcium absorption by Vitamin D can also get affected due to excess of Vitamin A Chewable Tablet. Therefore, it is advised to use Vitamin A Chewable Tablet only as directed by your doctor.
Q. Which foods contain vitamin A?
There are various foods that contain vitamin A naturally. These are milk, cereal, leafy green vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkins. Other than those, orange vegetables are loaded with vitamin A as they contain a pigment called beta carotene. It is also found in eggs, dairy products, fruits like mangoes and apricots, liver and certain types of salmon.
Q. Does deficiency of vitamin A cause blindness?
Yes, deficiency of vitamin A may cause blindness. Consult your doctor if you are facing issues with your eyesight to rule out the cause of your vision problem.
