AvoidGeneral guidanceMedicine or treatment

High-dose vitamin A or retinol supplement

Avoid unless a specialist has prescribed it for a specific reason.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

For “High-dose vitamin A or retinol supplement,” use the lower-exposure choice instead of trying to cancel the exposure afterward. Do not stop medicine for epilepsy, mental health, blood pressure, asthma, diabetes or another long-term condition on your own.

What changes the answer

  • The exact active ingredient, strength, dose, route and formulation
  • Why you use it, how often, and the pregnancy week or exposure date
  • Other prescriptions, non-prescription products, supplements and health conditions

General guidance

When to get individual help

Choose a lower-risk alternative when possible. If the exposure already happened, record the product, amount, timing and symptoms and ask for advice instead of assuming harm.