Print this pageVitamin A 10,000 IU Capsules
- Important supplement for the maintenance of healthy skin and eye function
- Vital for immune system function
Indications for use
- Supports healthy eye function and vision, especially night vision.
- Promotes healthy skin and wound healing.
- Maintains a healthy immune system.
- May assist in the improvement of general health and wellbeing
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- Antioxidant.
- Essential for normal functioning of the retina, in particular visual adaptation to darkness.
- Maintains integrity of epithelial cells of mucous membranes and skin.
- Supports immune function.
Directions for use
Take one capsule daily with food or as advised by your healthcare professional.Suitable for
Individuals prone to colds and infections; those with reduced or impaired vision; those prone to skin disorders or impaired wound healing capacity; as a daily supplement for those at risk of vitamin A deficiency.Cautions and interactions
- Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
- If you are pregnant, or considering becoming pregnant, do not take vitamin A supplements without consulting your healthcare professional.
- The recommended daily amount of vitamin A from all sources is 700mcg retinol equivalents for women and 900mcg retinol equivalents for men. When taken in excess of 3000mcg retinol equivalents, vitamin A can cause birth defects.
- Concomitant use of vitamin A supplements and isotretinoin may lead to an increased risk of toxicity. Use of lipid lowering drugs (eg cholestyramine, colestipol) may reduce levels of vitamin A in the body. Supplements containing vitamin A may be beneficial.
Ingredients
Each contains:
| Retinyl palmitate (vitamin A) | 10,000 IU |
| Equivalent retinol | 3mg |
| Contains soya oil as an excipient |
