This medication is a multivitamin product used to treat
or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or
during pregnancy. Vitamins are important building blocks of the body and
help keep you in good health.
Chew this medication thoroughly and swallow, usually
once daily or as directed. Follow all directions on the product package, or
take as directed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended
dosage. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or
pharmacist.
Take this medication regularly in order to get the most
benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each
day.
Constipation, diarrhea, or upset stomach may occur.
These effects are usually temporary and may disappear as your body adjusts
to this medication. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your
doctor or pharmacist promptly.
If your doctor has prescribed this medication, remember
that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the
risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious
side effects.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a
serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at
1-866-234-2345.
Before taking this product, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to any of its ingredients; or if you have
any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which
can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for
more details.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or
pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- use/abuse of alcohol
- liver problems
- stomach/intestinal problems (such as ulcer, colitis)
If your brand of multivitamin also contains folic acid,
be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have vitamin B12
deficiency (pernicious anemia) before taking it. Folic acid may affect
certain lab tests for vitamin B12 deficiency without treating this anemia.
Untreated vitamin B12 deficiency may result in serious nerve problems (such
as peripheral neuropathy). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for
details.
This medicine may contain aspartame. If you have
phenylketonuria (PKU) or any other condition that requires you to restrict
your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or
pharmacist about using this drug safely.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about
all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription
drugs, and herbal products).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this
medication.
This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your
doctor before breastfeeding.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work
or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not
contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you
use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and
share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the
dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
If your brand of multivitamin also contains iron, avoid
taking this product at the same time as antacids, bisphosphonates (for
example, alendronate), levodopa, thyroid medications (for example,
levothyroxine), or some antibiotics (for example, tetracyclines, quinolones
such as ciprofloxacin). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about how long you
should wait between doses and for help finding a dosing schedule that will
work with all your medications.
If your brand of multivitamin also contains folic acid,
be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you take certain anti-seizure
drugs (including hydantoins such as phenytoin).
This medication may interfere with certain lab tests,
possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your
doctors know you use this drug.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such
as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison
control center right away. US residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada
residents can call 1-844-764-7669. Symptoms of overdose may include:
stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Keep all medical and lab appointments.
This product is not a substitute for a proper diet.
Remember that it is best to get your vitamins from healthy foods. Maintain
a well-balanced diet and follow any dietary guidelines as directed by your
doctor.
If you are taking this product on a prescribed schedule
and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of
the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular
time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and
pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them
into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when
it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste
disposal company.