Escavite

Multivitamins are made up of various vitamins that are usually found in foods and other natural sources.

Iron is a mineral that supports the health of your body's red blood cells.

Fluoride helps stop tooth decay in people with low levels of fluoride in their drinking water. In many large U.S. communities, fluoride is added to the water supply.

Escavite is a combination medicine for infants and children who do not receive enough fluoride in their drinking water.

Escavite may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Take your medicine with a full glass of water.

The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.

Do not give a chewable tablet to a child younger than 4 years old. The child may choke on the tablet. Use only liquid forms of this medicine in young children.

Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Brush your teeth regularly, and visit a dentist every 6 months. Taking Escavite is not a replacement for good oral hygiene and routine dental checkups.

Store this medicine in its original container at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not allow the liquid to freeze.

An overdose of iron can be deadly for a child younger than 6 years old.

Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice. Check with your local water department if you are unsure about the amount of fluoride in the drinking water.

Do not use Escavite if there is enough fluoride in your drinking water (0.6 parts per million or higher). Check with your local water department if you are not sure. Getting too much fluoride can cause a condition that can permanently damage teeth or other cells in the body.

Before you use Escavite, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.

It is not known if this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy.

Multivitamin with iron and fluoride can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Your dose needs may be different while you are nursing.

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

In rare cases, Escavite may discolor your tooth enamel. This has mostly happened with large doses or long-term use. Stop using Escavite and call your dentist or doctor right away if you see any change in how your teeth look.

Less serious side effects may be more common, and you may have none at all.

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

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of iron can be fatal to a child younger than 6 years old.

Avoid using other multivitamins or mineral supplements that also contain iron. Getting too much iron can cause serious medical problems.

Calcium can make it harder for your body to absorb all the nutrients in Escavite. For at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take Escavite:

• do not drink milk or eat dairy products; and
• do not take calcium supplements, or antacids that contain calcium.

Avoid taking any other multivitamin product unless your doctor tells you to.

Make sure that a child using this medicine is not getting extra fluoride by swallowing toothpaste or drinking water from sources with adequate fluoride levels.

Other drugs may interact with multivitamin with iron and fluoride, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform every health care provider about all medicines you are currently using and any medicine you begin or stop using.