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Before taking vitamin A, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you have any other medical conditions, allergies, or if you take other medicines or other herbal/health supplements.
Do not take a vitamin A supplement without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Although some vitamin A is necessary for the normal development of a baby, doses in excess of the U.S. recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of 5,000 USP units per day may cause birth defects.
Do not take a vitamin A supplement without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Take vitamin A exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed on the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Measure the liquid forms of vitamin A with the dropper provided.
Do not take more vitamin A than is prescribed for you or than is recommended on the package. Too much vitamin A can be dangerous.
Store vitamin A at room temperature away from light, moisture, and heat.
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