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Vitamin A

Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. Vitamin A plays a role in your:

  • Vision
  • Bone growth
  • Reproduction
  • Cell functions
  • Immune system

Vitamin A is an antioxidant. It can come from plant or animal sources. Plant sources include colorful fruits and vegetables. Animal sources include liver and whole milk. Vitamin A is also added to foods like cereals.

Vegetarians, young children, and alcoholics may need extra Vitamin A. You might also need more if you have certain conditions, such as liver diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Crohn's disease. Check with your health care provider to see if you need to take vitamin A supplements.

NIH: National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements

Vitamin A FDA Approved Drugs

AQUASOL A [Vitamin A PalmitateC36H60O2]
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eq 50,000 units base/ml (injection injectable)
HospiraApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
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INFUVITE ADULT [Alpha-tocopherol Acetate : Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CholecalciferolC27H44O : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH : Riboflavin 5'-phosphate Sodium; Thiamine Hydrochloride; Vitamin A Palmitate; Vitamin K]
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2 iu/ml : 40mg/ml : 12mcg/ml : 40 iu/ml : 1mcg/ml : 3mg/ml : 120mcg/ml : 8mg/ml : 1.2mg/ml : 0.72mg/ml : 1.2mg/ml : 660 iu/ml : 0.03mg/ml (injection injectable)
2 iu/ml : 40mg/ml : 12mcg/ml : 40 iu/ml : 1mcg/ml : 3mg/ml : 120mcg/ml : 8mg/ml : 1.2mg/ml : 0.72mg/ml : 1.2mg/ml : 660 iu/ml : 30mcg/ml (iv (infusion) injectable)
Sandoz IncMay 18, 2000
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INFUVITE PEDIATRIC [Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CholecalciferolC27H44O : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : PyridoxineC8H11NO3 : RiboflavinC17H20N4O6 : Thiamine; Tocopherol Acetate; Vitamin A; Vitamin K]
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80mg/vial : 0.02mg/vial : 400 iu/vial : 0.001mg/vial : 5mg/vial : 0.14mg/vial : 17mg/vial : 1mg/vial : 1.4mg/vial : 1.2mg/vial : 7 iu/vial : 2,300 iu/vial : 0.2mg/vial (iv (infusion) injectable)
Sandoz IncFeb 21, 2001
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INFUVITE PEDIATRIC (PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE) [Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CholecalciferolC27H44O : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : PyridoxineC8H11NO3 : RiboflavinC17H20N4O6 : Thiamine; Tocopherol Acetate; Vitamin A; Vitamin K]
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80mg/vial : 0.02mg/vial : 400 iu/vial : 0.001mg/vial : 5mg/vial : 0.14mg/vial : 17mg/vial : 1mg/vial : 1.4mg/vial : 1.2mg/vial : 7 iu/vial : 2,300 iu/vial : 0.2mg/vial (iv (infusion) injectable)
Sandoz IncJan 29, 2004
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M.V.I. ADULT [Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : ErgocalciferolC28H44O : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH : Riboflavin 5'-phosphate SodiumC17H20N4O9PNa2H2O : Thiamine Hydrochloride; Vitamin A; Vitamin E; Vitamin K]
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200mg/vial : 0.06mg/vial : 0.005mg/vial : 15mg/vial : 0.005mg/vial : 0.6mg/vial : 40mg/vial : 6mg/vial : 3.6mg/vial : 6mg/vial : 1mg/vial : 10mg/vial : 0.15mg/vial (iv (infusion) injectable)
HospiraJan 30, 2004
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M.V.I. ADULT (PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE) [Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : ErgocalciferolC28H44O : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH : Riboflavin 5'-phosphate SodiumC17H20N4O9PNa2H2O : Thiamine Hydrochloride; Vitamin A; Vitamin E; Vitamin K]
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200mg/5ml : 0.06mg/5ml : 0.005mg/5ml : 15mg/5ml : 0.005mg/5ml : 0.6mg/5ml : 40mg/5ml : 6mg/5ml : 3.6mg/5ml : 6mg/5ml : 1mg/5ml : 10mg/5ml : 0.15mg/5ml (iv (infusion) injectable)
HospiraFeb 18, 2004
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M.V.I. PEDIATRIC [Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : ErgocalciferolC28H44O : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : Phytonadione : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH : Riboflavin 5'-phosphate Sodium; Thiamine Hydrochloride; Vitamin A; Vitamin E]
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80mg/vial : 0.02mg/vial : 0.001mg/vial : 5mg/vial : 0.01mg/vial : 0.14mg/vial : 17mg/vial : 0.2mg/vial : 1mg/vial : 1.4mg/vial : eq 1.2mg base/vial : 0.7mg/vial : 7mg/vial (iv (infusion) for solution)
HospiraSep 21, 2000
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M.V.I.-12 (WITHOUT VITAMIN K) [Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : ErgocalciferolC28H44O : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH : Riboflavin 5'-phosphate SodiumC17H20N4O9PNa2H2O : Thiamine Hydrochloride; Vitamin A; Vitamin E]
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20mg/ml : 0.006mg/ml : 0.05mcg/ml : 1.5mg/ml : 0.0005mg/ml : 0.06mg/ml : 4mg/ml : 0.6mg/ml : 0.36mg/ml : 0.6mg/ml : 0.1mg/ml : 1mg/ml (injection injectable)
HospiraSep 9, 2004
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WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.