Drug Name

Vitamin A & D

Drug Uses

Vitamin A & D prevent fracture and osteoporotic bone loss:

• Vitamin A combinations are used to prevent or to treat a calcium deficiency;
• Vitamin D combinations are responsible for cell division and bone growth.

How Taken

Use Vitamin A & D as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Vitamin A & D by mouth with or without food.
• Swallow Vitamin A & D whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
• Several days may pass before your symptoms improve. Do not stop taking Vitamin A & D without checking with your doctor.
• Take your doses at the same times each day.
• Continue to take Vitamin A & D even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.

Drug Class and Mechanism

• Vitamin A is found in food from animal sources and needed for cell division, growth of bones, skin, and male and female reproductive organs night vision and. In pregnant women vitamin A is necessary for the growth of a healthy fetus.
• Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medicine unless your doctor directs otherwise.

Storage

Store Vitamin A & D at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Vitamin A & D out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not use Vitamin A & D if:

• If you take other medicines, do not take Vitamin A & D combination without first talking to your doctor;
• you are allergic to Vitamin A & D;

Possible Side Effects

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

• tiredness; nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite; irritability; headache; dryness or cracking of the lips or skin; hair loss.

More Information

Additionally, Vitamin A & D is required by the body for growth, good vision and healthy skin.