Vitamin A

Information About Vitamin A

Uses of Vitamin A

Vitamin A is commonly used in the treatment of Vitamin A deficiency and nutritional supplement.

How Vitamin A Works

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin which is important for visual adaptation to darkness, maintenance of epithelial cells, immune function and embryonic development.

Side Effects of Vitamin A

Hypersensitivity Anaphylactic shock following IV administration

Authorship

Written By

Dr Mohd Ramzdhan Bin Mohd Masdar

MD (Crimea State Medical University)

Reviewed By

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli

MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Vitamin A Related Warnings

Alcohol Safe

It is safe to consume alcohol with Vitamin A as there is no known drug interaction.

Pregnancy Limited Data

Vitamin A may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. If used in excess, there are risks of congenital malformations. Nevertheless, Vitamin A is not indicated in pregnancy.

Lactation Limited Data

Vitamin A is not indicated during lactation.

Driving Generally Safe

Vitamin A does not affect the ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney Safe If Prescribed

Vitamin A is safe to be used in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver Limited Data

It is safe to take Vitamin A in patients with liver disease.