Multivitamin Health Article

Generic name(s):

Multivitamin

Brand name(s):

Allbee-C 800 with Iron, Anemagen FA, Anemagen Forte, Animal Shape Vitamins with Iron, Apetimar with Iron, Baby Vitamin with Iron, Bugs Bunny with Iron Chewable, Chewable-Vite with Iron, Chromagen, Chromagen FA, Chromagen Forte, Chromatinic, Complete, Conison, Contrin, Dayalets Plus Iron, Diatx Fe, Equi-Roca Plus, Equicyte Plus, FE C Tab Plus, Fe-Tinic 150 Forte, Femiron Multi with Iron, Feocyte, Feogen, Ferbee, Fero-Folic 500, Ferocon, Ferotrinsic, Ferragen, Ferralet 90, Ferrex 150 Forte, Ferrex 150 Forte Plus, Ferrogels Forte, Fetrin, Flintstones with Iron Chewable, FoliTab 500, Foltrin, Fruity Chews with Iron, Fumatinic, Garfield Vitamin with Iron, Generet-500 with Folic Acid, Geravim, Geri-Tabs, Geritol, Good Sense Children's Vitamins with Iron, Hematogen, Hematogen FA, Hematogen Forte, Hemocyte-F Elixir, I-L-X, I-L-X and B12, IBC 500, Iberet, Iberet Liquid, Iberet-500, Iberet-Folic-500, Icaps, Icar-C Plus, Icar-C Plus SR, Iferex 150 Forte, Intrinsitinic, Irofol, Iromin G, Land Before Time Children's with Iron, Livitrinsic-F, Martinic, Maxaron Forte, Mult-Ferr Folic, Multi-Day with Iron, Multi-Delyn with Iron, Multibret Folic 500, Multifol, Multigen, Multigen Plus, Multiret Folic 500, MyKidz Iron, Myferon 150 Forte, Nephro-Vite with Fe, Nephron-FA, Niferex Gold, Niferex-150 (multivitamin with iron), Niferex-150 Forte, Nu-Iron Plus, One Tab Daily with Iron, Poly Iron Forte, Poly Vit with Iron Drops, Poly-Vi-Sol with Iron, Poly-Vi-Sol with Iron Drops, Proferrin-Forte, Promar, Pronemia, Repliva 21/7, SSS Tonic, Senilezol, Sesame St. Vitamins Plus Iron, Stress Formula Plus Iron, Stress Formula with Iron, Stresstabs with Iron, Sunkist Child Chewable with Iron, Surbex-750 with Iron, Tab-A-Vite with Iron, Theragran Hematinic, Therems H, Timed Release Iron/Vitamin B Complex/C, Tolfrinic, Tri-Vi-Sol with Iron, TriHEMIC 600, Tricon, Trinsicon, Uni Kar Plus C SR, Uni-Daily Plus Iron, Unicap with Iron, Vi-Daylin ADC with Iron, Vi-Daylin with Iron, Vi-Daylin with Iron Chewable, Vi-Daylin with Iron Drops, Vi-Stress with Iron, Vimar with Iron, Vita Drops with Iron, Vita-PMS, Vita-PMS Plus, Vitamin B Complex Plus

What is this medicine?

MULTIVITAMIN with MINERAL and IRON combinations are used to help provide provide good nutrition.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• bleeding or clotting disorder
• history of anemia of any type
• other chronic health condition
• an unusual or allergic reaction to vitamins, minerals, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take by mouth with a glass of water. May take with food. Some brands, but not all, may be chewed before swallowing. Follow the directions on the prescription or product label. The usual dose is one tablet once a day. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Contact your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

• antacids
• cefdinir
• cefditoren
• etidronate
• fluoroquinolone antibiotics (examples: ciprofloxacin, gatifloxacin, levofloxacin)
• levodopa
• tetracycline antibiotics (examples: doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline)
• thyroid hormones
• warfarin

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Get regular checks on your progress. Remember that vitamin and mineral supplements do not replace the need for good nutrition from a balanced diet. Talk with your health care professional if you have questions or need advice.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reaction such as skin rash or difficulty breathing
• vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• nausea
• stomach upset

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Most vitamins and minerals should be stored at controlled room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Check your specific product directions. Protect from heat and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

NOTE:This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.