Pharms Vita F Soft Capsule

Adult dose

Adolescents aged 8 and older and adults: 1 capsule once daily after meals

Child dose

Children aged 8 and older: 1 capsule once daily after meals

This medication should be used with caution in women during the first three months of pregnancy or those who may become pregnant as administering more than 5,000 IU of vitamin A can pose a risk of congenital anomalies. The iron content in this medication can lead to fatal poisoning if overdosed by children under six years old, so it must be kept out of reach of children. Patients with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis, renal diseases, or allergies to the ingredients in this medication should not use it. Infants under 12 months, patients with Wilson's disease, those with iron metabolic disorders, patients with kidney stones, those with severe renal failure, and individuals allergic to soybean oil, soybeans, or peanuts should also avoid this medication. During the usage of this medication, it should not be taken together with phosphates, calcium salts, certain antibiotics, antacids, levodopa, etc. Children under one year, patients currently undergoing treatment, children with high sun exposure, individuals with hyperoxaluria, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with gastrointestinal diseases, cardiovascular disease, kidney impairment, patients with hypoproteinemia, those taking cardiac glycosides, liver disease patients, and individuals with a history of gout or kidney stones must consult a doctor or pharmacist prior to use. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, skin itching, joint swelling, gastrointestinal discomfort, rashes, low blood pressure, arrhythmias, hives, seizures, or coma occur during use, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a professional. Additionally, menstrual changes, increased risk of thrombosis, tolerance occurrence, neuropathy symptoms, blood abnormalities, hepatic damage, and increased risk of hypercalcemia and osteoporosis may occur, so caution is advised. The prescribed dosage and administration must be strictly observed, and supervision by guardians is necessary when children consume this medication. Vitamin A can be sufficiently ingested through a regular diet, so supplementary doses should be adjusted to not exceed 5,000 IU per day. During treatment, it may affect urine test results, and it is advisable to avoid beverages containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea. Patients with lipid metabolism disorders should monitor blood lipid levels and adjust dosages accordingly, being cautious when using alongside other lipid-injectable medications. This medication must be stored in a cool, dry place out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight. It is also important not to transfer it to other containers to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• painful joint swelling (severe swelling)
• central nervous system dysfunction
• heart failure (cardiac arrest)
• pulmonary edema (severe swelling)
• seizures

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, itching, dry and rough skin, painful joint swelling, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, rashes, erythema (redness), loose stool, low blood pressure, facial flushing, irregular heartbeat, skin rash, photosensitivity reactions, abdominal and stomach pain, cramps, fever, coma, upper abdominal pain, red spots, heart failure (cardiac arrest), central nervous system dysfunction, gastrointestinal (intestinal) disturbance, digestive disorders, lung issues

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be well maintained.

Appearance

A brownish-black soft capsule containing yellow-green viscous contents

Package unit

100 capsules/box (10 capsules/PTP x10), 200 capsules/box (10 capsules/PTP x10 x2)