How to use Vitamin A tablets, taken sublingually
Take this vitamin by mouth, usually once daily, with or without food. Follow all directions on the product package or take as directed by your doctor. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon as you may not get the correct dose.
Dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment.
Use this vitamin regularly for maximum benefits. To help you remember, take it at the same time every day. Do not increase your dose or use this vitamin more often than recommended. Your condition will not improve faster, and your risk of side effects will increase.
If your condition persists or worsens, tell your doctor. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek medical assistance immediately.
side effect
There are usually no side effects when using this vitamin at recommended doses. If you experience any unusual reactions, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Very serious allergic reactions to this vitamin are rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash/swelling of tongue (especially of face/itching) dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precaution
Before taking vitamin A, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as soy in some brands) that may cause allergic reactions or other problems. Ask your pharmacist for more details.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
During pregnancy, this vitamin is safe only when used at recommended doses. It should not be used at higher than recommended doses as doing so may harm an unborn baby. Please consult your doctor for more details.
This vitamin passes into breast milk and is considered safe during breastfeeding at recommended doses. Please consult your doctor for more information.
interactive
Drug interactions may change how medications work or increase the risk of serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medications without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with this vitamin are: acitretin, alitretinoin, bexarotene, cholestyramine, isotretinoin, tretinoin, other products containing vitamin A (such as many vitamins), warfarin.
Avoid taking vitamin A with neomycin, orlistat, and mineral oil. If you take any of these medicines, space your dose with your dose of vitamin A by at least 2 hours.
