Information about Retinol

Generic Name : Retinol
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Retinol are provided here.

Pronunciation : ret-n-awl, -ol

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Retinol, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Therapeutic Classification : Vitamins

Trade Names/Brand Names of Retinol

India :

Gynerol Powd | Protein-Total (Invision) | Ketokid | Vitamin-A (AHPL)

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International :

A 313, Adermicina, Aksoderm, Amenite, Aquaject A, Arovit, Atomoderma A, Avibon, Avicap, Avigen, A-vitamin Medic, Avitana, A-Vite, Bagovit A, Bio Crem A-Bioplix-Biox, Carovigen, Cazmar, Cy Vit, Davitamon A, Dermamycin, Domsedan, Epiteliol, Eurotretin, Evitex, Flavostat, Gramoce A, Hurukus, Masc Witaminowa ochronna, Masc z Witamina A, Metabolite-A, Microret, Microvit A Prosol, Novaquasol, Obervit A, Oculotect, Ovit-A, Panvitan, Pro Vit A, Retiblan, Retinol L.CH., Rovigon, Sahne, Sensivit, Skinderm A, Tanvimil A, Thompson's Vitamin A, Vitamin A, Vitaminas A, Vitamine A Dulcis, Vitamine A Faure, Vitamine A Nepalm, Vitamine A, Vitaminoftalmina A, Zincaderm, Animedica K-6, Arovit, Axerophthol, Eviol-A, Infadolan, Microvit A Supra, Rinocusi Vitaminico, Vitamuruine, A Grin, Acon, A-Forte, Alfa-Mon, Aquasol A, Augenschutz-Kapseln, Auxina A Masiva, Auxina A+E, Bagovit-A, Bio Crem A, Bruvita, Chocola A, Dakrina, Dermosavit, Dermotin

Other Name(s) of Retinol

Vitamin A

Why is Retinol Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a different form of Vitamin A, prescribed for Vitamin A deficiency. It is convertible to other forms of vitamin A.

When should Retinol not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with Hypervitaminosis A (excess Vitamin A in the body).

What is the dosage of Retinol?

Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 500,000 u/day for 3 days, followed by 50,000 u/day for 2 weeks and then 10,000-20,000 u/day for 2 month as follow-up therapy.

How should Retinol be taken?

It comes as a capsule, tablet, and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food.
It also comes as a lotion to apply topically as directed by your physician.

What are the warnings and precautions for Retinol?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with jaundice, liver impairment, fat-malabsorption condition, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Retinol?

Most Common - Fatigue and irritability.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, weight loss, vomiting and other GI disturbances.
Skin - Skin changes, hair loss, dry hair, cracking and bleeding lips and swelling.
Miscellaneous - Low-grade fever, liver enlargement, nighttime urination and pain in bones and joints.