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AQUASOL A® Parenteral
water-miscible vitamin A Palmitate
50,000 USP Units
(15 mg retinol/mL)

with 0.5% chlorobutanol as preservative; 12% polysorbate 80, 0.1% citric acid, and sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.

THIS IS A STERILE PRODUCT FOR INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION

DRUG DESCRIPTION

AQUASOL A® Parenteral (water-miscible vitamin A Palmitate) provides 50,000 USP Units of vitamin A per mL as retinol (C20H30O) in the form of vitamin A palmitate, a light yellow to amber oil.The structural formula of retinol is:

AQUASOL (vitamin A Palmitate) Structural Formula Illustration

Ordinarily oil-soluble, the vitamin A in this product has been water solubilized by special processing* and is available in a water solution for intramuscular injection.

One USP Unit is equivalent to one international unit (IU) and to 0.3 mcg of retinol or 0.6 mcg of beta-carotene.

What are the possible side effects of vitamin A (A/Fish Oil, A-25, Aquasol A)?

Stop taking vitamin A and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).

Other, less serious side effects may occur with large doses or prolonged use of vitamin A. Notify your doctor if you experience

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

Read All Potential Side Effects and See Pictures of Aquasol A »

*Oil-soluble vitamin Awater solubilized with polysorbate 80.

What are the possible side effects of vitamin A (A/Fish Oil, A-25, Aquasol A)?

Stop taking vitamin A and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).

Other, less serious side effects may occur with large doses or prolonged use of vitamin A. Notify your doctor if you experience

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

Read All Potential Side Effects and See Pictures of Aquasol A »

Last reviewed on RxList: 8/13/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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