The side effect

After the ointment has been applied, blurred vision can occur because the ointment is very fatty. However, this symptomatology should improve shortly afterwards. Another possible side effect is the increased absorption of the vitamin.

This can manifest itself, for example, as headaches, dizziness and nausea. However, these side effects occur very rarely and if they do occur, you should tell your doctor. Furthermore, vitamin A has a teratogenic effect – it is toxic to an unborn child and can lead to malformations. However, this requires high doses, which are not found in an ointment. Nevertheless, pregnant women should inform themselves before use and may prefer another alternative if there are any uncertainties.

The interaction

Whether interactions with the vitamin A eye ointment occur cannot be answered in general terms. This depends on the medication that is taken. If you are unsure, it is advisable to ask your treating doctor or pharmacist. As a rule, however, it can be said that the metabolism of the vitamin in the ointment is low.

The countersigns

Patients suffering from a known hypervitaminosis A should not use this product but should resort to alternative ointments. Hypervitaminosis is caused by an excessive intake of vitamins. Vitamin A hypervitaminosis can therefore be triggered by excessive consumption of liver, cod liver oil or artificial vitamin preparations. Acute or chronic symptoms of poisoning can occur. For this reason, the body should not be burdened further with vitamin A preparations.

The dosage

There are various ointments available on the market that contain different doses of vitamin A. For this reason, you should read the package insert before use or consult your doctor/pharmacist.In general, it can be said that the ointment can be applied about two to four times a day. It is advisable to apply the ointment directly to the conjunctival sac and to spread a little.

The Price

The price may vary depending on the product. On average, the price is around five to ten euros.