A Vit 1 Soft Gelatin Capsule
Vitamin A (Retinol)
              100000 IU  
              
              Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
                  
              
              | Pack size | 100's Pack | 
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 2.83 BDT | 
Indications
A Vit 1 Soft Gelatin Capsule is used for: 
 Vitamin A deficiency, Night blindness, Xerophthalmia
                                              
                        Adult Dose
Oral
Vitamin A deficiency
Adult: For severe deficiency with corneal changes: 500,000 units daily for 3 days, followed by 50,000 units daily for 2 wk and then 10,000-20,000 units daily for 2 mth as follow-up therapy. For cases with corneal changes: 10,000-25,000 units daily until clinical improvement occurs (usually 1-2 wk).
                                              
                        Child Dose
Oral
Vitamin A deficiency
Child: In children with xerophthalmia: 5000 units/kg daily for 5 days or until recovery occurs.
                                              
                        Renal Dose
Administration
Should be taken with food.
                                              
                        Contra Indications
Hypervitaminosis A; pregnancy (dose exceeding RDA).
                                              
                        Precautions
Cholestatic jaundice; fat-malabsorption conditions. Monitor patients closely for toxicity. Liver impairment and children.
                                              
                        Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: A (oral); C (doses exceeding RDA); X (>6,000 units/day administered parenterally)
Lactation: Distributed into milk; safe at RDA levels
                                              
                        Interactions
Decreased absorption with neomycin. Increased risk of hypervitaminosis A with synthetic retinoids eg, acitretin, isotretinoin and tretinoin. Increased risk of toxicity when used with alcohol.
                                              
                        Side Effects
Side effects of Vitamin A (Retinol) : 
 Hypervitaminosis A characterised by fatigue,  irritability,  anorexia,  weight loss,  vomiting and other GI disturbances,  low-grade fever,  hepatosplenomegaly,  skin changes,  alopoecia,  dry hair,  cracking and bleeding lips,  SC swelling,  nocturia,  pains in bones and joints.
                                              
                        Mode of Action
Vitamin A plays an essential role in the function of retina and is essential for growh and differentiation of epithelial tissue.
                                              
                        Note
A Vit 1 100000 IU Soft Gelatin Capsule generic name is Vitamin A (Retinol). A Vit 1 100000 IU Soft Gelatin Capsule is manufactured by Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.A Vit 1 is availble in all over Bangladesh.
 Mes BD drug index information on A Vit 1 Soft Gelatin Capsule is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.