Unilife-a - Vitamin A - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Unilife-a.
• USES: Vitamin A plays a critical role in the body. It helps prevent night blindness, promotes growth and is needed for healthy skin. This vitamin is used to prevent and treat a vitamin A deficiency.
• COMMON BRAND NAMES: Aquasol A, Palmitate-A

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including.

Unilife-a Miscellaneous Notes

• Vitamin A is commonly found in fish, sweet potatoes, leafy green vegetables, carrots, eggs and whole-milk products.
• It is important to eat a well balanced diet.
• Follow any dietary guidelines recommended.
• Large doses of vitamin A taken by mouth have not been shown to be effective in treating acne and may result in unwanted side effects.
• Topical vitamin A preparations have been found to be effective.
• Talk to your doctor about this therapy.

Read Before Using Unilife-a (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Unilife-a Storage Instructions

• Store capsules and drops at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include bleeding gums, sore mouth, bulging soft spot on head (in babies), diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, severe headache, confusion, double vision, and severe vomiting.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication is generally well tolerated.
• Notify your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, dry or itchy skin or lips, irritability or hair loss while taking this drug.
• It may be necessary to reduce your dose.
• If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication orally as directed.
• Because this medication accumulates in body-fat (fat-soluble), do not take this more often or in greater amounts than prescribed.
• Too much vitamin A can cause serious side effects (for example, liver damage).