The complex "Retinol acetate" is a vitamin andcomes in the form of drops for ingestion, capsules, dragees, oil solution for intramuscular administration, external use, as well as for ingestion in the form of coated tablets.
The composition of the drug "Retinol acetate" includesseveral components. For example, retinol is used to effectively work the retina. Vitamin A is necessary for reproductive function, for bone growth, normal embryonic development, epithelial differentiation and regulation of division.
The drug is used in the presence of hypo-oravitaminosis A, and also if it is necessary to replenish the reserves of the indicated vitamin in celiac disease, gastrectomy, diarrhea, Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis of the pancreas, steatorrhea, malabsorption syndrome, infectious diseases. Vitamin A deficiency can be with rapid weight loss, unbalanced nutrition, nicotine addiction, alcoholism, drug addiction, taking Kolestiramine, state of prolonged stress, colestipol, hyperthyroidism, pregnancy, keratomalation, hemeralopia, xerophthalmia.
Do not use "Retinol Acetate" ifthe occurrence of diseases is not associated with a lack of vitamin A. Until now, the effectiveness of this drug in hyperthyroidism, degenerative changes in the nervous system, anemia, sunburn, hearing loss, lung diseases, osteoarthrosis, renal stone disease, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease has not been proven.
Possible side effects
After parenteral administration of this drug, a slight soreness may appear.
With an overdose of this remedy, the symptoms usually appear within 6 hours after the drug has been injected. This may be the occurrence of lethargy, drowsiness, severe headache.
As possible side effects, pain may appear in the place where the drug was injected, and infiltration.
With an overdose of the drug appear suchsymptoms include double vision, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, agitation and irritability, osteoporosis, confusion, peeling of the lips, bleeding from the gums, increased intracranial pressure. In young children, protrusion of fontanelle and hydrocephalus may occur.
With chronic intoxication drug "Retinolacetate ”occurs loss of appetite, pain in the bones, dryness and cracks in the skin, lips, gastralgia, asthenia, hyperthermia, photosensitivity, nocturia, pollakiuria, polyuria, hair loss, intraocular hypertension. This will be indicated by fetotoxic and hepatotoxic phenomena, portal hypertension, oligomenorrhea, hemolytic anemia, convulsions, early closure of the epiphyseal growth zones and growth retardation. If these symptoms are present, it is necessary to discontinue the use of this remedy, after which symptomatic therapy is prescribed.
Complex "Retinol acetate": method of application
Usually the drug is used as a medicinal product,and for the purpose of prevention. Eat inside for 10 minutes before eating. If the need arises, the intramuscular administration of this agent is prescribed. Before this, the solution should be heated to the patient's body temperature. During long-term treatment, the drug is alternated and taken orally.
How to take Retinol Acetate?
If it is a light or moderate avitaminosis,then adults are prescribed 33 thousand IU / day. If a patient has hemeralopia or xerophthalmia, then 50-100 thousand IU / day is necessary. In the case of application, 1-5 thousand IU / day will be enough for children, but this depends on the child's age. If there are skin diseases in adults, it is usually prescribed 50-100 thousand IU / day, and for such children 5-20 thousand IU / day will suffice.
In order to prevent the occurrence of hypervitaminosis A, you can not exceed the recommended dose of the drug.
