Vitamin A is essential for growth, development and maintenance of skin, tissue, bones, teeth and vision. It may help to prevent night blindness and regulates bone turnover and growth. Vitamins A and D help in the absorption and use of calcium in the body, preventing rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis hormones. Viamin A also assists in maintaining a healthy immune system.

Directions

Adults: Take 1one softgel daily with food.

Benefits

• A multivitamin supplement for the maintenance of good health
• Helps to maintain eyesight, skin, membranes and immune function
• Helps in the development and maintenance of night vision
• Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth
• Helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus

Ingredient Information

Vitamin A (Palmitate) 3,000 mcg RAE/10,000 IU; Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 20 mcg/800 IU

Excipients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin.

Restrictions

Drug Interactions: Isotretinoin or other acne drugs can increase blood levels of vitamin A. Vitamin D interacts adversely with anti-coagulant drugs, calcium channel blockers, magnesium-containing antacids.

Nutrient Depletions: Alcohol; coffee; cortisone; mineral oil; nitrates, and HMG-Co A Reductase Inhibitors (used to lower elevated cholesterol levels) may deplete the body's stores of Vitamin A. Vitamin D can be depleted by corticosteroids, anti-asthmatic drugs/bronchodilators, anti-cholesterol drugs/HMG Co A Reductase Inhibitors, anti-tuberculosis drugs, histamine (H2) blocking drug, progestins.

Supportive Interactions: Vitamin E and zinc help the body use Vitamin A. Vitamin A enhances the absorption of iron in food, and may be beneficial for those on immunosuppressant medications. Vitamin D works with calcium to maintain strong bones and healthy teeth.

Warnings and Precautions: None known when taken as directed.

Toxicity, Adverse Warnings and Side Effects: Do not exceed recommended dosage. Excess Vitamin A can cause weakness, vomiting, dry skin, brittle nails, hair that easily falls out, bleeding gums, weight loss, irritability, fatigue, nausea, and cirrhosis of the liver. Excess Vitamin D can increase blood levels of calcium, leading to weight loss, nausea, and damage to the heart and kidneys. It can also cause a weakening of the bones and deposition of calcium in the soft tissues (i.e. muscles). Too much Vitamin D can also cause diarrhea or constipation, headache, appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, and heartbeat irregularities.

About Jamieson Laboratories

Jamieson Laboratories, Canada's oldest and largest manufacturer and distributor of natural vitamins, minerals, concentrated food supplements, herbs and botanical medicines celebrates its 88th anniversary this year from a position of strength, market leadership earned by consistently providing innovative products of the highest quality, purity and safety. Competing in a market that is far more international in nature than it was back in 1922 when Jamieson first established operations, the Company continues to attract new customers while retaining its existing clientele because its vitamins and natural supplements earn their trust each and every day.