Description

Vitamin A Soft Gelatin Capsules

Healthy Inc is a specialized global supplier and exporter of essential micronutrients and public health therapeutics. We provide high-purity Vitamin A Soft Gelatin Capsules (200,000 IU), manufactured in WHO–GMP certified dedicated softgel facilities. This “Fat-Soluble Megadose” (universally recognized in global health as the Red Capsule) is a massive-volume, high-priority export to NGOs, global health initiatives, maternal care clinics, and government health ministries in Africa, LATAM, and Southeast Asia, serving as the foundational intervention for preventing childhood blindness, reducing measles mortality, and replenishing depleted postpartum maternal stores.

Product Overview

This formulation contains Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate or Retinyl Acetate), an essential, fat-soluble retinoid in a highly concentrated, stabilized lipid matrix.

The “Pediatric & Maternal Immune” Specialist:

• Mechanism (Epithelial Defense & Vision): Vitamin A is strictly required for the synthesis of rhodopsin in the retina, preventing xerophthalmia (night blindness) and keratomalacia (corneal destruction). Systemically, it acts as a transcription factor regulator, driving the rapid turnover and differentiation of epithelial cells in the gut and respiratory tract, creating a robust physical barrier against invading pathogens.
• The Universal “Red Capsule” Standard: To prevent dangerous dosing errors in chaotic field environments, the WHO and UNICEF mandate strict color-coding. The 200,000 IU strength is manufactured with an opaque red gelatin shell. It is the standard prophylactic dose for all children aged 12 to 59 months.
• Postpartum Replenishment: In highly endemic areas of Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD), this megadose is administered to mothers immediately after childbirth. This rapidly rebuilds her depleted hepatic stores and severely increases the Vitamin A concentration in her breast milk, passively protecting the nursing infant during its most vulnerable first months of life.

Product Composition & Strength

We supply this product as a Liquid-Filled Soft Gelatin Capsule (Opaque Red), packed in bulk HDPE jars designed specifically to withstand harsh logistical networks during mass-immunization campaigns.

*Pack Sizes: Bulk HDPE Jars of 100 or 500 Capsules. (Standardized for large-scale NGO outreach programs).

Technical & Logistics Specifications

Critical data for NGO Procurement Boards and Pharmaceutical Distributors.

Manufacturing Authority

Marketed and Distributed by Healthy Inc from WHO-GMP & ISO 9001:2015 certified units.

• Lipid Stabilization & Nitrogen Purging: Vitamin A is highly susceptible to oxidative degradation. Our encapsulation lines utilize strict nitrogen purging to displace oxygen within the lipid matrix, combined with the addition of Vitamin E (dl-Alpha Tocopherol) as an antioxidant. This guarantees the 200,000 IU strength remains viable over a 24 to 36-month shelf life in tropical field conditions.
• Dual-Function Softgel Engineering: The gelatin shell is engineered to be easily swallowed whole by adults (postpartum mothers) while retaining the flexibility required for the “nip-and-squeeze” administration method used by field workers for toddlers.

Therapeutic Indications (Human Use)

Indicated for public health supplementation and the clinical treatment of severe deficiencies:

• Routine Public Health Supplementation (Pediatric): Prevention of Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD) in children (12-59 months) to prevent night blindness and drastically reduce mortality from diarrhea and respiratory infections.
• Postpartum Supplementation: Administered to mothers within 6 weeks of childbirth to enrich breastmilk and protect the infant.
• Measles Adjunct Therapy: Administered to children diagnosed with measles to significantly reduce the risk of severe complications, corneal scarring, and death.

Dosage & Administration

Recommended Dosage (Strictly as per WHO/UNICEF Guidelines):

• Administration (Children 12-59 months): 200,000 IU (One Capsule) given as a single oral dose every 4 to 6 months.
• Method of Delivery (Pediatrics): The capsule tip is cut with clean scissors, and the liquid contents are squeezed directly onto the back of the child’s tongue. The empty gelatin shell is discarded.
• Administration (Postpartum Mothers): 200,000 IU (One Capsule) swallowed whole as a single dose as soon as possible after delivery (must be within 6 weeks).

Safety Warnings (CRITICAL):

• Teratogenic Risk (Pregnancy Contraindication): Megadoses of Vitamin A (200,000 IU) are heavily teratogenic and MUST NEVER be given to a woman who is or might be pregnant. It will cause severe fetal malformations. Postpartum dosing must occur within the first 6 weeks after delivery, before the potential return of fertility.
• Hypervitaminosis A (Toxicity): Because it is a fat-soluble vitamin, excess amounts accumulate in the liver and cause acute toxicity (severe vomiting, lethargy, intracranial hypertension) or chronic liver damage. Strictly adhere to the 4-6 month pediatric dosing intervals.

Global Export & Contract Manufacturing Services

Healthy Inc stands as a premier Pharmaceutical Exporter in India, dedicated to serving the needs of international Pharma Traders, Wholesalers, and Bulk Drug Distributors. As a verified Medicine Supplier in Mumbai, we offer flexible Third Party Manufacturing (Contract Manufacturing) services for Essential Micronutrients, allowing brands to launch high-quality generic medicines under their own label. Whether you are looking for a reliable NGO Tender Supplier for government procurement in Africa or a B2B Pharma Marketplace partner for Latin America, our logistics network ensures timely delivery. We actively support Pharmaceutical Drop Shipping models and bulk indenting, ensuring that every Generic Medicine Wholesaler receives WHO-GMP certified products at competitive rates.