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Medicines alitretinoinQuestion & answer

alitretinoin · Medicine question

Why should vitamin A supplements not be taken with alitretinoin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Vitamin A supplements should not be taken with alitretinoin because of the risk of hypervitaminosis A (excess vitamin A).

Sources for this answer

Toctino 10mg and 30mg soft capsulesStiefel · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 17Document updated 1 October 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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