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269                                               Vitamin A                                                  In medicines for oral use that are labelled to be used by females of childbearing age containing MORE THAN:                                                                                                                                    * The recommended daily amount of vitamin A from all sources is 700 micrograms retinol equivalents for women and 900 micrograms retinol equivalents for men.
                                                  (See also Vitamins)                                           * 33 micrograms retinol equivalents of vitamin A per dosage unit of a divided preparation; or                                                                                                                                               * WARNING – When taken in excess of 3000 micrograms retinol equivalents, vitamin A can cause birth defects. [c]
                                                                                                                * 33 micrograms retinol equivalents of vitamin A per gram of an undivided preparation                                                                                                                                                       * If you are pregnant, or considering becoming pregnant, do not take vitamin A supplements without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. [c]