Pronunciation: muhl-tee-VYE-ta-mins/MIN-er-als/FOE-lik AS-id/EYE-urn
Generic Name: Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron
Brand Name: Examples include Vitafol and Strovite Forte Syrup
Accidental overdose of products that contain iron is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years old. Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron is used for:
Treating or preventing low levels of vitamins, folic acid, iron, and minerals in the body. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron is a vitamin, folic acid, iron, and mineral supplement. It works by producing extra vitamins, folic acid, iron, and minerals to the body when you need more than what you get in your diet.
Do NOT use Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron
- you have hemochromatosis (a disorder of iron metabolism)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron:
Some medical conditions may interact with Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have bowel problems (eg, colitis, Crohn disease, diverticulitis), certain blood disorders (eg, hemolytic or pernicious anemia, porphyria cutanea tarda, thalassemia), or a peptic ulcer
- if you have had multiple blood transfusions
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Acitretin because some of these products contain vitamin A, which may increase the risk of acitretin's side effects. If you are taking acitretin, ask your pharmacist if your product contains vitamin A
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or fluorouracil because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron
- Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), levodopa, mycophenolate, or penicillamine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron:
Use Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Take Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
- Do not take an antacid within 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron.
- Avoid taking Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron with dairy products; they may interfere with the absorption of the iron in Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron.
- Many medicines (eg, used for infection, high blood pressure, low blood platelet levels, osteoporosis, thyroid problems) should not be taken at the same time as Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron; their effectiveness may be decreased. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your dose of Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron should be separated from your dose of any of your other medicines.
- If you miss a dose of Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron.
Important safety information:
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
- Do not take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or megavitamin therapy) while you use Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron unless your doctor tells you to.
- Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron may discolor the stools. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
- Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron has iron in it. Iron overdose is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years old. In case of an overdose, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron has pyridoxine (vitamin B6), iron, and folic acid in it. Before you start any medicine, check the label to see if it has pyridoxine (vitamin B6), iron, or folic acid in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron while you are pregnant. Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dark or discolored stools; diarrhea; nausea; stomach upset; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stools; persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; stomach pain or cramping.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org ), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include black, tarry stools; chest pain; lack of feeling alert; loss of balance; seizure; severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain; shortness of breath; sluggishness; trouble breathing; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually pale skin; weak pulse.
Proper storage of Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron:
Store Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Multivitamins with Minerals/Folic Acid/Iron. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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