Vitamin A Other names: Retinol

Molecular mass: 286.452 g/mol  PubChem compound: 445354

Pregnancy

Caution should be used in pregnancy as excessive doses of vitamin A may be teratogenic, especially when taken in the first trimester.

Vitamin A may be administered during pregnancy at the recommendation of the physician.

Nursing mothers

Use is not recommended during breastfeeding because of the risk of vitamin A overdose in the neonate.

Vitamin A may be administered during lactation at the recommendation of the physician.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

None anticipated.

Cross-check medications

Review your medication to ensure that there are no potentially harmful drug interactions or contraindications.

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