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Vitamin A 10,000 IU Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Softgel Capsule Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Vitamin A 10,000 IU against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Vitamin A 10,000 IU is a dietary supplement by Bronson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for eye and vision health, skin health and acne, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 387 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin A. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vitamin A 10,000 IU by Bronson

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: vitamin A at 10,000 IU per softgel. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin your body stores in fatty tissue and the liver; it supports vision, immune function, and skin health.

The softgel also contains inactive ingredients — soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, and purified water — that make up the capsule and help with absorption.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Vision and eye health, supports immune function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cataracts, Corneal abrasion, Night vision, Retinitis pigmentosa, Retinopathy of prematurity, Vitamin A deficiency — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Vitamin A is rated "Effective" for Vitamin A deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Vitamin A is rated "Possibly Effective" for Measles, Night vision, Retinitis pigmentosa.
  • Also on file: Vitamin A is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for HIV/AIDS-related diarrhea, Cataracts, Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).

Vitamin A is effective for treating vitamin A deficiency. The evidence supports it as possibly effective for oral leukoplakia (a precancerous mouth condition), aging skin, measles, ulcerative colitis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (a lung condition in premature infants).

The strength of evidence varies by condition; if you're considering this for a specific health concern, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the evidence fits your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin A

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Vitamin A at recommended doses is generally well tolerated. However, it builds up in your body over time, so high doses can become toxic — this product delivers 10,000 IU, which is the safe upper limit for daily intake in adults.

At doses above this level, vitamin A can cause liver damage, headache, vision changes, skin peeling, hair loss, and in rare severe cases, pseudotumor cerebri, coma, or death. Children are more vulnerable to toxicity from large single doses.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the data shows conflicting signals: recommended amounts are appropriate, but high-dose vitamin A (especially as retinol, its most active form) carries a risk of birth defects and should be avoided during pregnancy. Talk with your obstetrician or midwife before taking any vitamin A supplement if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin A

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Vitamin A.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 388 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Stop and check with your pharmacist if you take retinoids (like isotretinoin or tretinoin for acne), warfarin or other blood thinners, tetracycline antibiotics (like doxycycline), or any medication that can stress the liver. These carry Major or Moderate interaction risks with this product.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is a straightforward vitamin A supplement useful if you have a deficiency or are considering it for skin or immune support. It's safe at the 10,000 IU dose if you're not taking retinoid drugs or warfarin, and if your liver is healthy.

Check your medications with the tool on this page, and ask your pharmacist if you're on anything that could interact before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Vitamin A 10,000 IU, straight from the product label.

Brand Bronson
Barcode (UPC) X003OQ5TGD
Net contents 180 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2024
DSLD ID 317350
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vitamin A 10,000 IU by Bronson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
180
UPC/BARCODE
X003OQ5TGD
IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A3000 mcg RAE333%

Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Bronson Nutrition+ Since 1960

Formulation

Plays an important role in vision and eye health Supports immune function

Non-GMO

Lab tested Made from high quality ingredients 365 day 100% money back guaranteed

Formula

Vitamin A 3,000 mcg RAE EQ to 10,000 IU

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Contains: Soy

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take 1 softgel daily, preferably with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Nutrition questions or comments? [email protected] Call 1-800-235-3200 Mon.-Fri. 7 AM - 6 PM MST Sat. 8 AM - 4:30 PM MST

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Vitamin A 10,000 IU label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vitamin A 10,000 IU by Bronson

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container180 Amounts shown are per serving.

Vitamin A

Interacts with
387 drugs
3000 mcg RAE per serving Form: Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient important for vision, skin, immune function, and growth. Most people get enough from a balanced diet, and supplemen...

Vitamin A monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Vitamin A 10,000 IU by Bronson Drug Interactions

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387Drugs
9 Major 378 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Vitamin A 387

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Vitamin A 10,000 IU interact with 387 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Vitamin A 10,000 IU interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin A

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Vitamin A 10,000 IU with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Vitamin A4 drug types · 387 drugs

Retinoids

Concomitant use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements might produce supratherapeutic vitamin A levels.
Retinoids, which are vitamin A derivatives, could have additive toxic effects when taken with vitamin A supplements.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Hepatotoxic Drugs

Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
The tolerable upper intake level (UL) is the highest level of intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse effects. Doses of vitamin A above the UL can cause hepatotoxicity, ranging from elevated liver enzymes to liver failure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence C
Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, taking tetracycline antibiotics with high doses of vitamin A can increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri.
Benign intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri) can occur with tetracyclines and with acute or chronic vitamin A toxicity. Case reports suggest that taking tetracyclines and vitamin A concurrently can increase the risk of this condition. Avoid high doses of vitamin A in people taking tetracyclines chronically.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, high doses of vitamin A could increase the risk of bleeding with warfarin.
Vitamin A toxicity is associated with hemorrhage and hypoprothrombinemia, possibly due to vitamin K antagonism. Advise patients taking warfarin to avoid doses of vitamin A above the tolerable upper intake level of 10,000 IU/day for adults.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Vitamin A full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Vitamin A 10,000 IU, from the product label.

Bronson

Name
Bronson Laboratories
Street Address
70 Commerce Drive
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788
Phone Number
1-800-235-3200
Web Address
BronsonVitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vitamin A 10,000 IU by Bronson: Common Questions

Does Vitamin A 10,000 IU by Bronson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Vitamin A 10,000 IU has a known interaction with 387 medications, including 9 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vitamin A 10,000 IU contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is this vitamin A supplement safe to take with my prenatal vitamin?
Prenatal vitamins contain vitamin A, and recommended amounts are fine in pregnancy. But don't combine this 10,000 IU supplement with a prenatal without checking the total dose first — high-dose vitamin A is linked to birth defects. Talk with your obstetrician before adding it.
What's the difference between this 10,000 IU dose and other vitamin A supplements I see?
This dose (10,000 IU) is at the safe upper limit for daily adult intake. Higher-dose supplements carry a greater risk of toxicity, especially if taken long-term. Stick with doses at or below this level unless a doctor directs you otherwise.
Can this help with my acne?
Vitamin A is possibly effective for aging skin, but if you're already taking a retinoid prescription (like tretinoin or isotretinoin) for acne, do not add this supplement — the combination risks toxic vitamin A buildup. Talk to your dermatologist about whether vitamin A supplementation is right for you.
I take tetracycline for my skin. Is this supplement safe with it?
No, not without checking first. High-dose vitamin A combined with tetracycline antibiotics can increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri, a serious condition. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before taking this.
What are the signs that I'm taking too much vitamin A?
Watch for dry, peeling, itchy, or red skin; hair loss; brittle nails; fatigue; and headache. In rare cases, high doses can cause blurred vision, dizziness, and liver damage. If you have any of these, stop taking it and contact your doctor.
Is this supplement safe if I have liver disease?
No — vitamin A is stored in the liver and can be toxic at high doses in people with liver problems. Talk with your doctor before starting this if you have liver disease or take medications that affect liver function.

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The Full Monographs Behind Vitamin A 10,000 IU’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Vitamin A

Interacts with 387 drugs

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient important for vision, skin, immune function, and growth. Most people get enough from a balanced diet, and supplements are mainly useful for correcting a tr...

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Sources & How We Checked

Vitamin A 10,000 IU's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 31 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Vitamin A 31 references
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  8. Feskanich D, Singh V, Willett WC, Colditz GA. Vitamin A intake and hip fractures among postmenopausal women. JAMA 2002;287:47-54. PubMed
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See these in context on the Vitamin A monograph →

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