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Vitamin A Palmitate
(injection) (injectable)


Treats a lack of vitamin A in adults and children. This medicine is used when you cannot take the oral (pill) form of vitamin A.

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Aquasol A

 
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Vitamin A Palmitate
Aquasol A
Uses
Treats a lack of vitamin A in adults and children. This medicine is used when you cannot take the oral (pill) form of vitamin A.

Storage
  • If you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator.
  • Do not freeze. Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through.
  • Keep this container away from children and pets. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies.
  • You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Injectable. Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
  • This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles. You may be taught how to give your medicine at home.
  • Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection.
  • Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine. This medicine is usually given for 10 to 14 days.
  • After your treatment with this medicine, you may need to take an oral form of vitamin A palmitate for several weeks. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Change in how much or how often you urinate. Dark-colored urine or pale stools. Hair loss, or dry, cracked, peeling, or flaking skin. Late or missed menstrual periods. Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in your upper stomach. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness. Vision problems or pain behind your eyes. Weight gain, especially around your waist. Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

Precautions
  • You should not use this medicine if you have too much vitamin A in your body (also called hypervitaminosis A).
  • You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant.

Missed Dose
  • Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

Drug Interactions
  • Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby.
  • Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant.
  • If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.

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