What is AQUASOL A used for?

INDICATIONS Vitamin A injection is effective for the treatment of vitamin A deficiency. The parenteral administration is indicated when the oral administration is not feasible as in anorexia, nausea, vomiting, pre- and postoperative conditions, or it is not available as in the "Malabsorption Syndrome" with accompanying steatorrhea. Pediatric Use: Vitamin A treatment for deficiency states has been recognized as an especially effective and important therapy in the pediatric popul

How does AQUASOL A work?

DESCRIPTION AQUASOL A TM Parenteral (water-miscible vitamin A Palmitate) provides 50,000 USP Units of vitamin A per mL as retinol (C 20 H 30 O) in the form of vitamin A palmitate, a light yellow to amber oil.

What pharmaceutical form is AQUASOL A available in?

AQUASOL A: INJECTABLE EQ 50,000 UNITS BASE/ML (INJECTION)

What are the side effects of AQUASOL A?

ADVERSE REACTIONS See OVERDOSAGE section. Anaphylactic shock and death have been reported using the intravenous route. Allergic reactions have been reported rarely with administration of AQUASOL A TM Parenteral including one case of an anaphylactoid type reaction.

Who should NOT take AQUASOL A?

CONTRAINDICATIONS The intravenous administration. Hypervitaminosis A. Sensitivity to any of the ingredients in this preparation. Use in Pregnancy: Safety of amounts exceeding 6,000 Units of vitamin A daily during pregnancy has not been established at this time. The use of vitamin A in excess of the recommended dietary allowance may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Animal reproduction studies have shown fetal abnormalities associated with overdosage in sev

What precautions should be taken with AQUASOL A?

WARNINGS Avoid overdosage. Keep out of the reach of children. Pediatric Use: Polysorbates have been associated with E-Ferol syndrome (thrombocytopenia, renal dysfunction, hepatomegaly, cholestasis, ascites, hypotension and metabolic acidosis) in low birthweight infants.

OTC

AQUASOL A

EQ 50,000 UNITS BASE/ML, Injectable

INN: VITAMIN A PALMITATE

Data updated: 2026-04-25

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Form

INJECTABLE

Dosage

EQ 50,000 UNITS BASE/ML

Route

INJECTION

Storage

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About This Product

Manufacturer

CASPER PHARMA LLC

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