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Vitamin A-Forte200000 IU

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Indications of Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU

Illness due to vitamin A deficiency in ophthalmology such as night blindnessxerophthalmia and dermatological such as changes in skinhair and nails. Concomitant therapy of mucosa illnesses such as sinusitisbronchitisin acne vulgarisichthyosisDarier's diseasepsoriasis etc. To meet vitmin ... Read moreIllness due to vitamin A deficiency in ophthalmology such as night blindnessxerophthalmia and dermatological such as changes in skinhair and nails. Concomitant therapy of mucosa illnesses such as sinusitisbronchitisin acne vulgarisichthyosisDarier's diseasepsoriasis etc. To meet vitmin A demand in growth

Theropeutic Class

Vitamin-A preparations

Pharmacology

Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU plays an essential role in the function of retina and is essential for growh and differentiation of epithelial tissue.

Dosage & Administration of Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU

Notes:Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU deficiency For severe deficiency with corneal changes: 500,000 unit/day for 3 days, followed by 50,000 unit/day for 2 wk and then 10,000-20,000 unit/day for 2 mth as follow-up therapy
For cases without corneal changes
Dosage:10,000-25,000 unit/day until clinical improvement occurs (usually 1 -2 wk)

Dosage of Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU

For Adults
Dosage:50000 IU-100000 IU daily up to 200000 IU if necessary
Children (Above 1 year)
Dosage:Night blindness, Bitot's spots, Xerophthalmia: 200000 IU 1st day, 2nd day, 14th day Measles: 200000 IU 1st day, 2nd day Diarrhoea, Respiratory tract infection: 200000 IU every time after disease Severe malnutrition: 200000 IU single-dose or as directed by the registered physician

Interaction of Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU

Decreased absorption with neomycin
Increased risk of hypervitaminosisA with synthetic retinoids eg, acitretin, isotretinoin and tretinoin
Increased risk of toxicitywhen used with alcohol

Contraindications

Hypervitaminosis of vitamin A. Sensitivity to any of the ingredients in this preparation.

Side Effects of Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU

Common (>1%)
  • Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU intoxication includes irritability
  • vomiting
  • loss of appetite
  • headache
  • dry and pruritic skin
Uncommon
  • skin desquamation
  • fatique
  • pain in ankles and feet
  • myalgia
  • loss of body hair
Rare / Long-term
  • papilledema
  • nystagmus
  • liver sclerosis and cirrhosis.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category A. Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).

Precautions & Warnings

Ensure Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU free interval after long term therapy with vitamin A. No daily dose over 5000 IU during pregnancy. Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU doses over 50000 IU under medical supervision only.

Storage Conditions

Keep below 25°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Drug Classes

Vitamin-A preparations

Mode Of Action

Beta-carotene, retinol, and retinal have effective and reliable vitamin A activity. Retinal and retinol are in chemical equilibrium in the body and have equivalent antixerophthalmic activity. Retinal combines with the rod pigment, opsin, in the retina to form rhodopsin, necessary for visual dark adaptation.Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU prevents retardation of growth and preserves the epithe-lial cells' integrity. Normal adult liver storage is sufficient to satisfy two years'requirements of vitamin A. Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, where the biosynthesis of vitamin A from beta-carotene takes place. Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU absorption requires bile salts, pancreatic lipase, and dietary fat. It is transported in the blood to the liver by the chy lomicron fraction of the lymph. Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IUis stored in Kupffer cells of the liver mainly as the palmitate. Normal serum vitamin A is 80-300 Units per 100 mL (plasma range is 30-70 mcg per dl) and for carotenoids 270-753 Units per 100 mL.The normal adult liver contains approximately 100 to 300 micrograms per gram, mostly as retinol palmitate.

Pregnancy

Safety of amounts exceeding 6,000 Units of vitamin A daily during pregnancy has not been established at this time. The use of vitamin A in excess of the recommended dietary allowance may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Animal reproduction studies have shown fetal abnormalities associated with over-dosage in several species. Malformations of the central nervous system, the eye, the palate, and the urogenital tract are recorded. Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IUin excess of the recommended dietary allowance is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant. If vitamin Ais used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking vitamin A, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus. The U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin A (5,000 Units) is recommended for nursing mothers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU used for?

Illness due to vitamin A deficiency in ophthalmology such as night blindness, xerophthalmia and dermatological such as changes in skin, hair and nails. Concomitant therapy of mucosa illnesses such as sinusitis, bronchitis, in acne vulgaris, ichthyosis, Darier's disease, psoriasis etc. To meet vitmin ... Read moreIllness due to vitamin A deficiency in ophthalmology such as night blindness, xerophth…

What is the dosage of Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU?

For Adults: 50000 IU-100000 IU daily up to 200000 IU if necessary.Children (Above 1 year): Night blindness, Bitot's spots, Xerophthalmia: 200000 IU 1st day, 2nd day, 14th day Measles: 200000 IU 1st day, 2nd day Diarrhoea, Respiratory tract infection: 200000 IU every time after disease Severe malnutrition: 200000 IU single-dose or as directed by the registered physician.

What are the side effects of Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU?

Vitamin A intoxication includes irritability, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, dry and pruritic skin, skin desquamation, fatique, pain in ankles and feet, myalgia, loss of body hair, papilledema, nystagmus, liver sclerosis and cirrhosis.

Who should not take Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU?

Hypervitaminosis of vitamin A. Sensitivity to any of the ingredients in this preparation.

What precautions should be taken with Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU?

Ensure Vitamin A free interval after long term therapy with vitamin A. No daily dose over 5000 IU during pregnancy. Vitamin A doses over 50000 IU under medical supervision only.

Is Vitamin A-Forte 200000 IU safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Pregnancy Category A. Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).

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