Vitamin A / Retinol

Uses	Vitamin A deficiency
Therapy	Vitamin
Side Effects	Headache, nausea, vomiting, dry skin

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Molecule Description

Vitamin A / Retinol is a vitamin supplement containing vitamin A. It is also known as retinol because it produces pigments in the retina of the eye. Vitamin A is essential for good vision, especially in low light. Vitamin A aids in forming and maintaining healthy teeth, tissue, mucus membranes, heart, lungs, kidneys, other organs and skin. It is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is stored in the liver. Thus, Vitamin A / Retinol should be taken with meals as it enhances the absorption and thereby its action and results.

Uses

Vitamin A / Retinol is used for the treatment of vitamin A deficiency, usually characterised by an inability to see in low light or night blindness.
As a dietary supplement for optimum health, after surgery, in conditions of nutritional malabsorption and people suffering from poor fat absorption due to certain diseases like cystic fibrosis.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are pregnant, breastfeeding or have any existing medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, kidney or liver problems, be sure to consult your doctor.
You are on other medications, supplements or following any complementary or integrative health approaches.
You should not take this supplement if you are allergic to any of the components of this supplement.
You are going to undergo any surgery or operation, you may be asked to stop taking these products at least 2 - 3 weeks ahead of the procedure.
Vitamin A supplements are intended to supplement the diet of some people and should not be a substitute for a well-balanced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Green leafy vegetables and other green, orange and yellow vegetables, such as broccoli and carrots. Fruits including muskmelon, apricots and mangoes. Milk products and breakfast cereals. Some types of fish such as salmon and meat.

You may experience mild side effects like headache, nausea, vomiting and dry skin. High doses of vitamin A may cause a change in skin colour to yellow-orange, can cause liver diseases and even coma. An overdose should be avoided.

Talk to your doctor if you are taking medicines to treat the skin effects of certain cancers like acitretin and bexarotene or weight loss medicines like orlistat.

Vitamin A / Retinol should be taken with a glass of water. This supplement should be taken with food. Take it as directed by your doctor.

Vitamin A is needed for healthy skin, and low levels of vitamin A can result in dry and itchy or bumpy skin texture. Take Vitamin A / Retinol only as directed by your doctor.

Vitamin A / Retinol should be taken exactly as told by your doctor in exact dose and duration. But it's advised to take it at the same time every day for optimum results.

No, you should not give Vitamin A / Retinol to children without consulting a doctor.

Yes, Vitamin A / Retinol is good for eyesight. However, you should use it after consulting a doctor only.

Vitamin A / Retinol usually has no side effects if taken in recommended dose and duration. But you may experience side effects like headache, blurred vision, nausea, dizziness, dry skin etc. if taken in excess amount. You should not consume vitamin A supplements more than the stated recommended daily dose.