1. Can children take aquasol?
Yes, children can consume aquasol in the dosage prescribed by the medical practitioner. Generally, a dosage of 17,500 to 35,000 units is prescribed for pediatric use for 1-8 years old, for ten days. Practice caution when administering aquasol to children. Excessive doses can prove dangerous, and you should contact a doctor at the earliest in such a situation.
2. Is aquasol safe?
Yes,aquasol usually is safe and does not cause side effects. Sometimes some other medicines may interfere with the absorption of vitamin A so you must inform a doctor if you notice any side effects.
3. Is aquasol a steroid?
Aqasol is not a steroid. It does not show any steroidal properties. Chemically, aquasol is a water-soluble palmitate that serves as a nutritional supplement for vitamin A deficiency. Usually, it is water-insoluble, but through a special process, it may be made soluble.
4. How do we eat vitamin A capsules containing aquasol?
You must take vitamin A capsules containing aquasol after consulting a doctor and must never be purchased as an over-the-counter medicine. Generally, one tablet per day is to be taken before or after food. If you are on any other medication, make sure to inform your doctor.
5. Is aquasol readily available?
A therapeutically equivalent form of aquasol A is not available. Fraudulent online pharmacies make untrue claims and try to sell illegal generic versions of aquasol A. Consumption of such medicines is unsafe and may cause side effects. Ensure you procure aquasol from an authorized pharmacist.
6. Is aquasol water soluble?
Aquasol is a light yellow to amber-colored oil-soluble liquid. For therapeutic purposes, it is made water-soluble through a specialized process. It is a water-soluble palmitate.
7. What if I take aquasol daily?
Aquasol being a vitamin A supplement, must not be consumed daily. It must be taken, in the proper dosage, only when a doctor prescribes it. An aquasol overdose might lead to severe side effects such as accumulation of vitamin A in fat tissues and severe allergic reactions.
8. When should I take aquasol capsules?
Aquasol should be taken if you have a vitamin A deficiency and only in the dosage prescribed by your doctor. Our regular diet too acts as a natural source of vitamin A. Still, due to underlying conditions such as diabetes, liver/pancreatic problems, protein deficiency, and hyperthyroidism, a person might need aquasol supplements. It must be taken once a day, before or after food, and preferably with fatty foods (aids in better absorption).
9. Is aquasol good for the kidneys?
Aquasol may be detrimental to the health of your kidneys. Several studies have shown that vitamin A toxicity caused by the indiscriminate use of aquasol might lead to hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia is a condition wherein the level of calcium is above average in the blood. This leads to the weakening of bones, formation of kidney stones, and abnormal functioning of the heart and brain. So be cautious of the dosage and the time interval before you consume it.
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