Vitamin A - Tedagel®
Generic name
Retinol
Category
Vitamin- fat soluble
Dosage form
Oral soft gelatin capsule containing 5000 international units of
vitamin A
Introduction
Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in
maintaining good health. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found naturally in
many foods, including liver, diary products and leafy green vegetables. Vitamin
A is important for maintaining healthy skin, vision and immune function. It
also plays a vital role in the growth and development of bones, teeth, and soft
tissue.
Some conditions in which you may need vitamin A are:
Diarrhea, intestinal diseases, infection (persistent or severe),
measles, pancreatic disease, heartburn, stress (persistent
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As with any supplement, it is recommended to seek guidance from a
healthcare professional before integrating vitamin A, especially when
considering its potential interaction with medications or in the presence of
specific health condition.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Incase of being pregnant or breastfeeding consult your doctor or
pharmacist
Precautions and warnings
Vitamin A is
stored in the body. therefore, when you consume more than the body needs, its
amount in the body increases and causes toxicity and even death.
Keep in mind
that the total amount of vitamin A that reaches the body daily is the sum of
vitamin A found in foods and food supplements.
Dosing
The amounts mentioned below are the average amount of consumption
and the exact amount is determined by the doctor.
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Group
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Dosing
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Vitamin A deficiency treatment
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Adults and teenagers
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25000
t0 50000 units/day
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Measles treatment
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Children 6 months to 1 year
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100,000 units single
dose
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Children older than 1 year
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200,000
units single dose
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Dry eyes treatment
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Children 6 months to 1 year
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100,000 units in a single dose
and repeat the next day and 4 weeks later.
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Children
older than 1 year
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200,000 units in a single dose and repeat the next day and 4 weeks
later.
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Drug interaction
If you take any medicines, ask your doctor if vitamin A supplements
are safe.
Side effects
Symptoms of vitamin A toxicity include dry skin, joint pain, vomiting, headaches, confusion.
Storage
Keep out reach
of children.
Keep away from
light and humidity and at a temperature below 30°C.
Avoid using and
storing expired medicine.