Pronunciation: muhl-tee-VYE-ta-min/MIN-er-als
Generic Name: Multivitamin
Brand Name: AquADEKs
Multivitamin Drops are used for:
Treating or preventing low levels of vitamins and minerals in the body. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Multivitamin Drops are a vitamin and mineral supplement. It works by providing extra vitamins and minerals to the body when you do not get enough from your diet.
Do NOT use Multivitamin Drops if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Multivitamin Drops
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Multivitamin Drops:
Some medical conditions may interact with Multivitamin Drops. 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
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Multivitamin Drops. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Acitretin because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Multivitamin Drops
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Multivitamin Drops
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Multivitamin Drops 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 Multivitamin Drops:
Use Multivitamin Drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Multivitamin Drops by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use the dropper that comes with Multivitamin Drops to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- If you are also taking a quinolone antibiotic (eg, ciprofloxacin), a tetracycline antibiotic (eg, minocycline), or a thrombopoietin mimetic (eg, eltrombopag), ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take them with Multivitamin Drops.
- If you miss a dose of Multivitamin Drops, 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 Multivitamin Drops.
Important safety information:
- Do not take large doses of vitamins while you use Multivitamin Drops unless your doctor tells you to.
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Multivitamin Drops while you are pregnant. It is not known if Multivitamin Drops are found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Multivitamin Drops, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Multivitamin Drops:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. 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).
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, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Multivitamin Drops:
Store Multivitamin Drops 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 Multivitamin Drops out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Multivitamin Drops, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Multivitamin Drops are 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 Multivitamin Drops. 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.
More Multivitamin resources
- Multivitamin Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Multivitamin Drug Interactions
- Multivitamin Support Group
- 4 Reviews for Multivitamin - Add your own review/rating
Compare Multivitamin with other medications
- Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency
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