Multivitamins and minerals

Generic name: Multivitamins And Minerals
Drug class: Vitamin and mineral combinations

Usage of Multivitamins and minerals

multivitamins and minerals is a combination of many different vitamins and minerals that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.

Multivitamins and minerals are used to provide substances that are not taken in through the diet. Multivitamins and minerals are also used to treat vitamin or mineral deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, certain medications, and many other conditions.

Multivitamins and minerals may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Multivitamins and minerals side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Minerals (especially taken in large doses) can cause side effects such as tooth staining, increased urination, stomach bleeding, uneven heart rate, confusion, and muscle weakness or limp feeling.

When taken as directed, multivitamins and minerals are not expected to cause serious side effects. Common side effects may include:

upset stomach;

headache; or

unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Multivitamins and minerals

Multivitamins and minerals can cause serious or life-threatening side effects if taken in large doses. Do not take more of multivitamins and minerals than directed on the label or prescribed by your doctor.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use multivitamins and minerals if you have other medical conditions or allergies.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy. Some vitamins and minerals can be harmful if taken in large doses. You may need to use a specially formulated prenatal vitamin.

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How to use Multivitamins and minerals

Usual Adult Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation:

Antioxidant Multiple Vitamins (A,D,E,K-intensive) and Minerals oral capsule:2 capsules orally once daily.Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus oral tablet:2 tablets orally 3 times per day.Calcium with Vitamin D and K oral tablet:1 tablet orally twice daily.Multiple Vitamins with Zinc oral capsule:2 capsules orally once daily.Therapeutic Multiple Vitamins with Minerals oral tablet, chewable:1 tablet chewed daily with food.Vitamin B Complex with C and Calcium oral tablet:3 tablets orally daily preferably after a meal.Vitamin B Complex with C, Folic Acid, Iron and Zinc oral tablet:1 tablet orally once daily.Vitamin B Complex with D, Calcium and Folic Acid oral wafer: 1 wafer chewed twice daily.Vitamin B Complex with Folic Acid and Minerals oral tablet:1 to 2 tablets orally once or twice daily.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation:

Antioxidant Multiple Vitamins (A,D,E,K-intensive) and Minerals oral capsule:4 to 10 years: 1 capsule orally once daily.11 years or older: 2 capsules orally once daily.Antioxidant Multiple Vitamins and Minerals oral liquid andAntioxidant Multiple Vitamins (A,D,E,K-intensive) and Minerals oral liquid:1 year or less: 1 mL orally once a day.1 to 3 years: 2 mL orally once a day.Multiple Vitamins with Zinc oral capsule:4 to 10 years: 1 capsule orally once daily.11 years or older: 2 capsules orally once daily.Vitamin B Complex with Folic Acid and Minerals oral tablet:6 years or older: 1 to 2 tablets orally once or twice daily.

Warnings

Never take more than the recommended dose of multivitamins and minerals.

An overdose of vitamins A, D, E, or K can cause serious or life-threatening side effects if taken in large doses. Certain minerals may also cause serious overdose symptoms if you take too much.

Do not take this medication with milk, other dairy products, calcium supplements, or antacids that contain calcium.

What other drugs will affect Multivitamins and minerals

Vitamin and mineral supplements can interact with certain medications, or affect how medications work in your body. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using multivitamins and minerals with any other medications, especially:

tretinoin or isotretinoin;

an antacid;

an antibiotic;

a diuretic or "water pill";

heart or blood pressure medications;

a sulfa drug; or

NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)--ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect multivitamins and minerals, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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