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Vitamin A: Retinol

Vitamins Fat-soluble

Chemistry

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life 0 hours
Clearance Route other
Active Metabolites no
Notes Vitamin supplement: PK varies by formulation, dose, nutritional status, and tissue saturation; fixed PK parameters not stored.

⚠️ Safety & Warnings

Severity: Severe

Adverse Effects:
Hypervitaminosis A, hepatotoxicity, headache, teratogenicity (high dose)

Contraindications:
Pregnancy (high-dose), chronic liver disease

Precautions:
Avoid high-dose long-term use; monitor for toxicity if prolonged supplementation