vitamins A & D topical (OTC)

Frequency Not Defined

Application site irritation

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Cautions

External use only

Avoid eyes

Not for use in animal bites, burns, or puncture wounds

Contact physician if condition worsens or does not improve after 1 wk or if symptoms resolve and recur shortly thereafter

Pregnancy category: C

Lactation: Unknown

Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

Mechanism of Action

Emollient