Vitamin A(50000 Iu)
Uses
Vitamin A is used for the treatment of vitamin A deficiency and abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye.
How it works
Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin and is required for proper growth and development, good eye sight, and to increase the immunity of the body. In eye, it helps in the formation of retina which is required for both low-light and color vision.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Infants: 0 - 6 months: 400 mcg/day; 7 - 12 months: 500 mcg/day.
Children: 1 - 3 years: 300 mcg/day; 4 - 8 years: 400 mcg/day; 9 - 13 years: 600 mcg/day
Men: 900 micrograms (equivalent to 3,000 IU).
Women: 700 micrograms (equivalent to 2,333 IU); pregnant women: 750-770 mcg/day (2500-2600 U/day) and breastfeeding women: 1300 mcg (4330 U).
Common side effects
Vitamin A has in general no serious side effects side effects. In some cases signs of an allergic reaction, which include localized redness, swelling and itching of skin, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat may be observed. An overdose of vitamin A can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headaches, and dry, scaly skin.
Who should not take
Do not take vitamin A without medical advice if you are pregnant. Although some vitamin A is needed for the normal development of a baby, vitamin A can cause birth defects if taken in large doses.
Vitamin A(50000 Iu)
Uses
Vitamin A is used for the treatment of vitamin A deficiency and abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye.
How it works
Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin and is required for proper growth and development, good eye sight, and to increase the immunity of the body. In eye, it helps in the formation of retina which is required for both low-light and color vision.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Infants: 0 - 6 months: 400 mcg/day; 7 - 12 months: 500 mcg/day.
Children: 1 - 3 years: 300 mcg/day; 4 - 8 years: 400 mcg/day; 9 - 13 years: 600 mcg/day
Men: 900 micrograms (equivalent to 3,000 IU).
Women: 700 micrograms (equivalent to 2,333 IU); pregnant women: 750-770 mcg/day (2500-2600 U/day) and breastfeeding women: 1300 mcg (4330 U).
Common side effects
Vitamin A has in general no serious side effects side effects. In some cases signs of an allergic reaction, which include localized redness, swelling and itching of skin, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat may be observed. An overdose of vitamin A can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headaches, and dry, scaly skin.
Who should not take
Do not take vitamin A without medical advice if you are pregnant. Although some vitamin A is needed for the normal development of a baby, vitamin A can cause birth defects if taken in large doses.
