Vitaminum A 2000 + D3 400 Hasco

Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient

VITAMINUM A 2000 + D 400 HASCO

2000 IU + 400 IU, soft capsules
Retinol palmitate+ Cholecalciferol

Read the leaflet carefully before using the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.

This medicine should always be used exactly as described in the patient leaflet or as directed by a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• If you need advice or additional information, consult a pharmacist.
• If the patient experiences any side effects, including any possible side effects not listed in the leaflet, they should inform their doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. See section 4.
• If there is no improvement or the patient feels worse, they should contact their doctor.

Table of Contents of the Leaflet

• 1. What is Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO and what is it used for
• 2. Important information before using Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO
• 3. How to use Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO
• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO and what is it used for

Vitamin A plays an essential role in the process of vision (ensuring proper functioning of the retina), is necessary for growth, regeneration, differentiation, and function of skin and mucous membrane epithelium. It participates in bone calcification and structure formation, in the process of reproduction and embryonic development.
Vitamin D is a bioregulator of calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the body, responsible for maintaining the balance between these two elements – the main building components of the bone system. Natural food products contain little of this vitamin (mainly in the form of provitamin) and even in a proper diet, its content is low. Vitamin D deficiency leads to osteomalacia (softening of bones) in adults and osteoporosis (rarefaction, porosity, and brittleness of the bone system) in older people.
The medicine is used to prevent vitamin A and D deficiencies. Such treatment is indicated for people who spend little time in the sun.

2. Important information before using Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO

When not to use Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO:

• if the patient is allergic to the active substances (vitamin A or vitamin D) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• in case of overdose of vitamin A or D (so-called hypervitaminosis A or D);
• if the patient is allergic to peanuts or soy, as the medicine contains peanut oil;
• if the patient has elevated calcium levels in the blood (so-called hypercalcemia);
• if the patient has excessive calcium excretion in the urine;
• if the patient has kidney stones;
• in case of using other medicines containing vitamin A and D;
• when a person is immobilized.

Warnings and precautions

Before starting to use Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO, discuss it with your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Do not administer this medicine in high doses in liver diseases (liver cirrhosis, viral hepatitis).
Absorption of the components of this medicine (i.e., vitamins A and D) is reduced in the case of impaired fat absorption and low protein intake.

Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO and other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are taking, or have recently taken, and about medicines you plan to take.
Absorption of vitamin A from the gastrointestinal tract is reduced in the presence of neomycin, cholestyramine, liquid paraffin. Thiazide diuretics increase the risk of hypercalcemia. Antiepileptic drugs, rifampicin, and cholestyramine weaken the effect of vitamin D. Use with caution with digitalis glycosides, laxatives, or sucralfate.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a child, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Pregnancy
During pregnancy, do not consume excessive amounts of foods rich in vitamin A (e.g., liver), as this may lead to overdose, which can be dangerous for the fetus.
Breastfeeding
During breastfeeding, use this medicine strictly according to the doctor's instructions, as it may cause overdose symptoms in the child in higher doses.

Driving and using machines

Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO has no effect on the ability to drive and use machines.

Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO contains peanut oil and cochineal red

If you are allergic to peanuts or soy, do not use this medicine.
Due to the presence of cochineal red (azo dye), the medicine may cause allergic reactions.

3. How to use Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the patient leaflet or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. If you are unsure, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Take the medicine orally.
The recommended dose for prophylactic use is 1 to 2 capsules per day.

Using a higher dose of Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO than recommended

If you have taken more than the recommended dose, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Taking a dose not in accordance with the recommendations in the information leaflet may lead to symptoms of vitamin A or D overdose, such as fatigue, irritability, gastrointestinal disorders (vomiting, lack of appetite, nausea, diarrhea), skin changes, anemia, headache, calcium metabolism disorders, bone and joint pain, polyuria.
If you experience any of these symptoms, stop taking the medicine.

Missing a dose of Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you have any further doubts about using this medicine, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Vitamins A and D, when used in the recommended doses, are generally well-tolerated.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, including any side effects not listed in the leaflet, tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products:
Aleje Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, tel.: 22 49 21 301, fax: 22 49 21 309
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
Reporting side effects will help to gather more information on the safety of the medicine.

5. How to store Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO

Store below 25°C. Store in the original package.
Keep the medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO contains

• The active substances of the medicine are vitamin A and vitamin D. 1 soft capsule contains: vitamin A (Retinol palmitate) 2000 IU, vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) 400 IU.
• The other ingredients of the medicine are: all-rac-α-tocopherol, purified peanut oil, gelatin, glycerol, quinoline yellow (E 104), cochineal red (E 124).

What Vitaminum A 2000 + D 400 HASCO looks like and contents of the pack

The medicine is in the form of oval, light orange, smooth, and shiny capsules.
One pack of the medicine contains 50 soft capsules.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

“HASCO-LEK” Pharmaceutical Company S.A.
51-131 Wrocław, ul. Żmigrodzka 242 E
Medicine information
tel.: 22 742 00 22
e-mail: medicineinformation@hasco-lek.pl

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