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Vitamin A-Oral Uses Vitamin A plays a critical role in the body. It helps prevent night blindness, promotes growth and is needed for healthy skin. This vitamin is used to prevent and treat a vitamin A deficiency. Storage Store capsules and drops at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include bleeding gums, sore mouth, bulging soft spot on head (in babies), diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, severe headache, confusion, double vision, and severe vomiting. How To Use Take Vitamin A orally as directed. Because Vitamin A accumulates in body-fat (fat-soluble), do not take this more often or in greater amounts than prescribed. Too much vitamin A can cause serious side effects (e.g., liver damage). Side Effects Vitamin A is generally well tolerated. Notify your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, dry or itchy skin or lips, irritability or hair loss while taking Vitamin A. It may be necessary to reduce your dose. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, liver problems, other illnesses, allergies. Vitamin A should be used as directed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Consult your doctor about the risks and benefits. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double-up the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including: birth control pills. Avoid taking cholestyramine or mineral oil at the same time as vitamin A because they can prevent absorption of vitamin A. Separate the dosing by at least 2 hours. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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