Arovit is a vitamin supplement that has vitamin A as its active substance, being recommended in cases of deficiency of this vitamin in the body.
Vitamin A is very important, not only for vision, but also for regulating various functions of the organism such as the growth and differentiation of epithelial tissue and bones, embryo development in pregnant women and strengthening of the immune system.
This medicine can be purchased in pharmacies with a prescription, in the form of boxes of 30 tablets or drops, in boxes of 25 ampoules.
Price
The Arovit box with 30 pills can cost approximately 6 reais, while the drops cost about 35 reais for each box of 25 ampoules.
What is it for
Arovit is indicated to treat the lack of vitamin A in the body, which causes symptoms such as night blindness, excessive dryness of the eyes, dark spots in the eyes, growth retardation, acne or dry skin, for example.
How to use
The dose of arovit should always be indicated by a doctor, however, in most cases it is recommended:
Drops
| Symptoms of vitamin A deficiency | Night blindness | |
| Babies under 1 in or weighing less than 8 kg | 1 to 2 drops per day (5, 000 to 10, 000 IU). | 20 drops (100, 000 IU) on the 1st day, repeated after 24 hours and after 4 weeks. |
| Children over 1 year | 1 to 3 drops per day (5, 000 to 15, 000 IU). | 40 drops (200, 000 IU) on the 1st day, repeated after 24 hours and after 4 weeks. |
| Children over 8 years old | 10 to 20 drops per day (50, 000 to 100, 000 IU). | 40 drops (200, 000 IU) on the 1st day, repeated after 24 hours and after 4 weeks. |
| Adults | 6 to 10 drops per day (30, 000 to 50, 000 IU). | 40 drops (200, 000 IU) on the 1st day, repeated after 24 hours and after 4 weeks. |
Pills
Arovit tablets should only be used by adults, and the standard treatment is as follows:
- Treatment of vitamin A deficiency: 1 tablet (50, 000 IU) per day; Treatment for night blindness: 4 tablets (200, 000 IU) on the 1st day, repeating the dose after 24 hours and 4 weeks later.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects of Arovit include vision changes, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, itchy skin, difficulty breathing or bone pain.
Whenever any of these effects arise, it is advisable to inform the doctor to assess the need to adjust the dose or terminate the use of the medication.
Who should not take
This remedy should not be used by women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant during treatment. In addition, it should also be avoided in cases of excess vitamin A or hypersensitivity to vitamin A.
