Formulary Monographs [VITAMIN A, 8804]

VITAMIN A
VITAMIN A
Vitamin A is administered to patients with Vitamin A deficiency. It
can reduce the mortality rate from measles, prevents stress ulcers and may promote wound healing. Various skin conditions including ichthyosis, acne vulgaris and psoriasis have b
Vitamin A toxicity can occur with excessive amounts of vitamin A
taken over short or long p eriods of time.