• Ophtosan indications
• Uses of Ophtosan in details
• Ophtosan description
• Ophtosan dosage
• Ophtosan interactions
• Ophtosan side effects
• Ophtosan contraindications

What is Ophtosan?

Vitamins are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in small amounts only and are usually available in the foods that you eat. Ophtosan is needed for night vision and for growth of skin, bones, and male and female reproductive organs. In pregnant women Ophtosan is necessary for the growth of a healthy fetus.

Lack of Ophtosan may lead to a rare condition called night blindness (problems seeing in the dark), as well as dry eyes, eye infections, skin problems, and slowed growth. Your health care professional may treat these problems by prescribing Ophtosan for you.

Some conditions may increase your need for Ophtosan. These include:

• Diarrhea
• Eye diseases
• Intestine diseases
• Infections (continuing or chronic)
• Measles
• Pancreas disease
• Stomach removal
• Stress (continuing)

In addition, infants receiving unfortified formula may need Ophtosan supplements.

Ophtosan absorption will be decreased in any condition in which fat is poorly absorbed.

Increased need for Ophtosan should be determined by your health care professional.

Claims that Ophtosan is effective for treatment of conditions such as acne or lung diseases, or for treatment of eye problems, wounds, or dry or wrinkled skin not caused by lack of Ophtosan have not been proven. Although Ophtosan is being used to prevent certain types of cancer, some experts feel there is not enough information to show that this is effective, particularly in well-nourished individuals.

Injectable Ophtosan is given by or under the supervision of a health care professional. Other forms of Ophtosan are available without a prescription.

Ophtosan indications

Ophtosan injection is effective for the treatment of Ophtosan deficiency.

The parenteral administration is indicated when the oral administration is not feasible as in anorexia, nausea, vomiting, pre- and postoperative conditions, or it is not available as in the "Malabsorption Syndrome" with accompanying steatorrhea.

Pediatric Use: Ophtosan treatment for deficiency states has been recognized as an especially effective and important therapy in the pediatric population.

Ophtosan supplementation for deficiency states in this population has been addressed by the Committee on Clinical Practice Issues of the American Society for Clinical Nutrition, by the American Society for

Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, and by the World Health Organization.

Uses of Ophtosan in details

Ophtosan is used to prevent or treat low levels of the vitamin in people who do not get enough of it from their diets. Most people who eat a normal diet do not need extra Ophtosan. However, some conditions (such as protein deficiency, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, liver/pancreas problems) can cause low levels of Ophtosan. Ophtosan plays an important role in the body. It is needed for growth and bone development and to maintain the health of the skin and eyesight. Low levels of Ophtosan may cause vision problems (such as night blindness) and permanent eye damage.

How to use Ophtosan

Take this vitamin by mouth with or without food, usually once daily. Follow all directions on the product package, or take as directed by your doctor. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.

Dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment.

Use this vitamin regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Do not increase your dose or use this vitamin more often than recommended. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.

Ophtosan description

Ophtosan (Glucoenergan, Reactivan) is a stimulant which was developed in the 1960s as an appetite suppressant, but was later withdrawn for this application due to problems with dependence and abuse. It is around half the potency of dexamphetamine, and is prescribed at a dose of 10-60mg, although abusers of the drug tend to rapidly develop tolerance and escalate their dose. Reactivan is still rarely used for treating depressive day-time fatigue, lack of concentration and lethargy, particularly in individuals who have chronic medical conditions, as its favourable safety profile makes it the most suitable drug in some cases.

Ophtosan dosage

Ophtosan Dosage

Generic name: Ophtosan 15mg in 1mL

Dosage form: injection, solution

The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.

For intramuscular use.

I.

Adults

100,000 Units daily for three days followed by 50,000 Units daily for two weeks.

II.

Pediatric patients 1 to 8 years old

17,500 to 35,000 Units daily for 10 days.

III.

Infants

7,500 to 15,000 Units daily for 10 days.

Follow-up therapy with an oral therapeutic multivitamin preparation, containing 10,000 to 20,000 Units Ophtosan for adults and for pediatric patients over 8 years old, and 5,000 to 10,000 Units for infants and other pediatric patients under 8 years old, is recommended daily for two months. Low birth-weight infants may require additional Ophtosan though the exact dosing in these pediatric patients has not been established. In malabsorption, the parenteral route must be used for an equivalent preparation.

Poor dietary habits should be corrected and an abundant and well-balanced dietary intake should be prescribed.

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Ophtosan interactions

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The effects of some drugs can change if you take other drugs or herbal products at the same time. This can increase your risk for serious side effects or may cause your medications not to work correctly. These drug interactions are possible, but do not always occur. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing how you use your medications or by close monitoring.

To help your doctor and pharmacist give you the best care, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products) before starting treatment with this product. While using this product, do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any other medicines you are using without your doctor's approval.

Some products that may interact with this vitamin include: acitretin, alitretinoin, bexarotene, cholestyramine, isotretinoin, tretinoin, other products that contain Ophtosan (such as multivitamins), warfarin.

Avoid taking Ophtosan at the same time as you take neomycin, orlistat, and mineral oil. If you take any of these medications, separate your doses from your dose of Ophtosan by at least 2 hours.

This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use. Share this list with your doctor and pharmacist to lessen your risk for serious medication problems.

Ophtosan side effects

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What are the possible side effects of Ophtosan?

This vitamin usually has no side effects when used in recommended doses. If you have any unusual effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

A very serious allergic reaction to this vitamin is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Ophtosan contraindications

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The intravenous administration. Hypervitaminosis A. Sensitivity to any of the ingredients in this preparation. Use in Pregnancy: Safety of amounts exceeding 6,000 Units of Ophtosan daily during pregnancy has not been established at this time. The use of Ophtosan in excess of the recommended dietary allowance may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Animal reproduction studies have shown fetal abnormalities associated with overdosage in several species. Malformations of the central nervous system, the eye, the palate, and the urogenital tract are recorded. Ophtosan in excess of the recommended dietary allowance is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant. If Ophtosan is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking Ophtosan, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus.

Active ingredient matches for Ophtosan:

Vitamin A in Germany.

Vitamin A palmitate in Germany.

List of Ophtosan substitutes (brand and generic names)	Sort by popularity
Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer)	Price, USD
Ophtol-A (Germany)
Optovit A
Optovit-a (Germany)
Palmicaps (Mexico)
Palmitate-A
Pedi-Vit-A (United States)
Pertamin (Mexico)
Plivit A
Prepalin
Primavit (Italy)
Pro-Sol A
Drops; Oral; Vitamin A 5000 units / 0.06 ml
Repervit (Italy)
Retigel-A (Mexico)
Retinar (Brazil)
Retinol-A (United States)
Retrovitamin A
Ro-A-Vit Injections
Injectable; Injection; Vitamin A / Vitamin A Palmitate
Ro-A-Vit Tablets
Tablet; Oral; Vitamin A / Vitamin A Acetate
Rovimix A
Sehkraft A
Solu-A
Super A
Super A 40
Capsule; Oral; Vitamin A 10, 000 units
Super A 40 capsule 10000 unit (Frega Inc. (Canada))
Testavol
Testavol S
Thalasphere
Therapeutic Supplement Vitamin A
Theraplex AF with Betafood
Tablet; Oral; Vitamin A 1, 500 units
V.L. Micel A
Drops; Oral; Vitamin A / Retinol Palmitate 5, 000 units / drop
Vaflol
Vafol
Veroftal
Vi-A
Vi-Alpha
Vi-Dom-A
Capsule; Oral; Vitamin A / Retinol Palmitate 50, 000 units
Videstim
Ointment; Topical; Vitamin A / Retinol Palmitate 0.5%
Vio-A
Vit-A-N (Italy)
Vitamin A (Australia, Georgia, Hungary, New Zealand, Oman, Poland, Romania)
Capsule; Oral; Vitamin A 10, 000 units (Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd)
Capsule; Oral; Vitamin A / Retinol Palmitate 50, 000 units (Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd)
Capsule; Oral; Vitamin A / Retinol Palmitate (Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd)
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