The use and abuse of vitamin A

The grave risks resulting from the unrestricted sale of high concentrations of vitamin A make it imperative that an active curb, by appropriate legislation if necessary, be placed on the over-the-counter marketing of high potency vitamin A preparations. Physicians should be aware of the vitamin A co...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1971-10, Vol.48 (4), p.655-656
Main Authors: Yaffe, S J, Filer, Jr, L J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Hydrocephalus - chemically induced
Intracranial Pressure - drug effects
Substance-Related Disorders
Vitamin A - administration & dosage
Vitamin A - adverse effects
Vitamin A - metabolism
Vitamin A - pharmacology
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Summary:The grave risks resulting from the unrestricted sale of high concentrations of vitamin A make it imperative that an active curb, by appropriate legislation if necessary, be placed on the over-the-counter marketing of high potency vitamin A preparations. Physicians should be aware of the vitamin A content in the preparations they prescribe for their patients. They also should caution parents regarding the dangers of overdosage of this vitamin.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.48.4.655