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Available as: 85 iu

Indications & Uses

Dosage Reference

Reference Information Only

Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.

Adults:

Adults and children over 6 years: take 1-2 capsules 3 times daily with meals. Children under 6 years: use only as directed by the registered physician. Pregnant and lactating women: take 1 capsule 3 times daily with meals.

Side Effects

Prolonged use of large doses may lead to hypervitaminosis, with symptoms such as dry mouth, roughened skin, painful and swollen joints, tiredness, loss of appetite, weight loss, vomiting, and other digestive upsets. It may also cause hypercalcemia, marked by thirst, dehydration, excessive urination (including at night), abdominal pain, paralytic ileus, and irregular heartbeats. These effects generally resolve once the supplement is stopped.

Cautions & Contraindications

Warnings & Precautions

Caution is advised for patients with chronic renal failure or those undergoing renal dialysis, as well as for patients with hepatomegaly or a raised ESR.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in hypervitaminosis A and/or D, and in patients hypersensitive to vitamin A and/or D. It should also not be used in patients with hypercalcemia.

Last updated: 15 Aug 2026