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A-Forte is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Beta-carotene, retinol, and retinal all show reliable vitamin A activity. Retinal and retinol exist in chemical equilibrium in the body and have equivalent antixerophthalmic activity. Retinal combines with the rod pigment opsin in the retina to form rhodopsin, which is needed for visual dark adaptation. Vitamin A prevents growth retardation and preserves the integrity of epithelial cells. Normal adult liver stores are enough to meet the body's vitamin A needs for about two years. Vitamin A is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, where it is also synthesized from beta-carotene. Its absorption depends on bile salts, pancreatic lipase, and dietary fat. It is carried in the blood to the liver by the chylomicron fraction of the lymph and is stored in the liver's Kupffer cells, mainly as retinol palmitate. Normal serum vitamin A levels are 80 to 300 units per 100 mL (a plasma range of 30 to 70 mcg per dL), and carotenoid levels are 270 to 753 units per 100 mL. The normal adult liver contains roughly 100 to 300 micrograms per gram, mostly in the form of retinol palmitate.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults: 50000 IU to 100000 IU daily, increased up to 200000 IU if necessary. Children above 1 year: for night blindness, Bitot's spots or xerophthalmia, 200000 IU on the 1st day, the 2nd day and the 14th day. For measles, 200000 IU on the 1st day and the 2nd day. For diarrhoea or respiratory tract infection, 200000 IU each time after the illness. For severe malnutrition, 200000 IU as a single dose, or as directed by the registered physician.
Side Effects
Signs of vitamin A overdose (toxicity) include irritability, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, dry and itchy skin, peeling skin, tiredness, pain in the ankles and feet, muscle pain, loss of body hair, swelling of the optic nerve (papilledema), involuntary eye movements (nystagmus), and liver damage, including sclerosis and cirrhosis.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
After a long course of Ovit-A, allow a break from Ovit-A before resuming. During pregnancy, do not exceed a daily dose of 5000 IU. Ovit-A doses above 50000 IU should be taken only under medical supervision.
Contraindications
Known vitamin A overdose (hypervitaminosis A). Allergy to any ingredient in this preparation.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Nobody has established that vitamin A is safe in amounts above 6,000 Units a day during pregnancy. Taking more than the recommended dietary allowance can harm the unborn baby when given to a pregnant woman. In animal reproduction studies, overdosage caused abnormalities in the fetus in several species. The malformations recorded affect the central nervous system, the eye, the palate and the urogenital tract.
For this reason, vitamin A above the recommended dietary allowance is contraindicated in women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant. If vitamin A is used during pregnancy, or if a patient becomes pregnant while taking it, she should be told about the possible hazard to the fetus.
For nursing mothers, the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin A is advised, which is 5,000 Units.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Store Vitamin A below 25°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about A-Forte 50000 IU
What is A-Forte 50000 IU Capsule?
A-Forte 50000 IU Capsule is a medicine that contains Vitamin A. It is made by Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Vitamin-A preparations group of medicines.
What is A-Forte used for?
A-Forte is used for: Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Diarrhea, Acne Vulgaris, Psoriasis.
What are the side effects of A-Forte?
Signs of vitamin A overdose (toxicity) include irritability, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, dry and itchy skin, peeling skin, tiredness, pain in the ankles and feet, muscle pain, loss of body hair, swelling of the optic nerve (papilledema), involuntary eye movements (nystagmus), and liver damage, including sclerosis and cirrhosis.
Can I take A-Forte during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Nobody has established that vitamin A is safe in amounts above 6,000 Units a day during pregnancy. Taking more than the recommended dietary allowance can harm the unborn baby when given to a pregnant woman. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store A-Forte?
Store Vitamin A below 25°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with A-Forte?
Some medicines can interact with Vitamin A, for example: Acitretin, Orlistat, d-Alpha Tocopherol [Natural Vitamin E], Vitamin C + Vitamin E. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
A-Forte is already among the lowest-priced brands of Vitamin A at this strength.
Do I need a prescription for A-Forte?
A-Forte is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.