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Vitamin A

Generic Name
Vitamin A
Brand Names
Aquasol A, Infuvite, Infuvite Pediatric, Mvc-fluoride, Mvi Pediatric, Vitafol-one
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C20H30O
CAS Number
68-26-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
G2SH0XKK91

Overview

Retinol and derivatives of retinol that play an essential role in metabolic functioning of the retina, the growth of and differentiation of epithelial tissue, the growth of bone, reproduction, and the immune response. Dietary vitamin A is derived from a variety of carotenoids found in plants. It is enriched in the liver, egg yolks, and the fat component of dairy products.

Indication

For the treatment of vitamin A deficiency.

Associated Conditions

  • Deficiency, Vitamin A
  • Deficiency, Vitamin D
  • Degenerative Retinal Disorders
  • Disorder of the Epithelium
  • Disorder of the Mesoderm
  • Inner ear disorder
  • Vitamin Deficiency
  • Vitamin E Deficiency

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2024/07/18
Phase 2
Recruiting
St. Petersburg State Pavlov Medical University
2024/06/10
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
2023/03/20
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Liaoning Tumor Hospital & Institute
2023/02/09
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Liaoning Tumor Hospital & Institute
2023/01/27
Early Phase 1
Not yet recruiting
2021/05/25
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
Ivan FN Hung MD
2019/10/16
Not Applicable
UNKNOWN
2019/06/03
Not Applicable
UNKNOWN
Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
2019/03/12
Early Phase 1
Terminated
2017/05/16
Not Applicable
Completed
Huiqing Sun

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC
58657-164
ORAL
2500 [iU] in 1 1
12/9/2023
Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC
58657-324
ORAL
1500 [iU] in 1 mL
12/12/2023
WINDER LABORATORIES, LLC
75826-171
ORAL
750 ug in 1 1
1/31/2024
PureTek Corporation
59088-695
ORAL
750 ug in 1 1
12/13/2023
Novian Pharmaceuticals
83146-003
ORAL
1500 ug in 1 1
10/6/2023
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-0356
ORAL
2500 [iU] in 1 1
6/1/2017
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-4475
ORAL
750 ug in 1 1
4/3/2020
WINDER LABORATORIES, LLC
75826-170
ORAL
750 ug in 1 1
1/31/2024
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-1141
ORAL
1500 [iU] in 1 mL
10/6/2020
METHOD PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
58657-170
ORAL
4000 [iU] in 1 1
12/10/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
VITALIPID N ADULT INJECTION
SIN05208P
INJECTION
330 iu/ml
11/14/1990
VITALIPID N INFANT INJECTION
SIN05207P
INJECTION
230 iu/ml
11/14/1990
CERNEVIT FOR INJECTION
SIN11975P
INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
3500 iu/vial
6/5/2002
TAMIPOOL FOR INJECTION
SIN11849P
INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
3300 iu/vial
3/15/2002

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
BONE MEAL A+D TAB
le naturiste j.m.b. inc.
00385166
Tablet - Oral
1000 UNIT
12/31/1977
REAL VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT CAP
laer products inc.
02031272
Capsule - Oral
800 UNIT / CAP
12/31/1994
CATAPLEX A-C TAB
00826030
Tablet - Oral
750 UNIT / TAB
N/A
VITAMIN A CAP 50000IU
stanley pharmaceuticals, a division of vita health products inc.
00179345
Capsule - Oral
50000 UNIT / CAP
12/31/1957
CHILDREN'S VITAMINS W IRON CHEWABLE
vita health products inc
00787116
Tablet - Oral
5000 UNIT
12/31/1990
GAMMA OIL MARINE CAPSULES
quest vitamins a div of purity life health products
02018918
Capsule - Oral
2500 UNIT
12/31/1994
MULTI-FORCE FOR ADULTS TAB
bioforce canada inc.
02009439
Tablet - Oral
10000 UNIT / TAB
12/31/1994
ONE PER DAY OMNIPLEX WITH BETA CAROTENE-TAB
vita health products inc
02135795
Tablet - Oral
5000 UNIT
10/11/1996
EMULSIFIED NORWEGIAN COD LIVER OIL CAPS
twin laboratories inc.
01984462
Capsule - Oral
1250 UNIT / CAP
12/31/1995
FORMULA V S C TAB
creative nutrition canada corp.
01963899
Tablet - Oral
2000 UNIT / TAB
12/31/1994

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
HIDROPOLIVIT A MINERAL COMPRIMIDOS MASTICABLES
Laboratorios Menarini S.A.
44019
COMPRIMIDO MASTICABLE
Sin Receta
Not Commercialized
HIDROPOLIVIT GOTAS ORALES EN SOLUCION
Laboratorios Menarini S.A.
44000
GOTAS ORALES EN SOLUCIÓN
Sin Receta
Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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