Multivitamin with iron

Multivitamins are a mix of different vitamins that are usually found in foods and other natural sources.

Iron is typically found in foods like red meat. In your body, iron becomes part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen in your blood to your tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

Multivitamins with iron are used to provide vitamins and iron that you may not get from your diet. They are also used to treat iron or vitamin deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, and many other conditions.

Multivitamins and iron may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use multivitamin with iron as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed. Do not use the medicine in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

Never take more than the recommended dose of multivitamins with iron. Avoid taking any other multivitamin product within 2 hours before or after you take multivitamins with iron. Taking similar vitamin products together at the same time can result in a vitamin overdose or serious side effects.

Many multivitamin products also contain minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. 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. Read the label of any multivitamin product you take to make sure you are aware of what it contains.

You may take the medicine with food if it upsets your stomach.

The chewable tablet must be chewed or allowed to dissolve in the mouth before swallowing.

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.

Liquid or powder multivitamin may sometimes be mixed with water, fruit juice, or infant formula (but not milk or other dairy products). Follow the mixing directions on the medicine label.

Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release capsule or tablet. Swallow it whole.

It is important to take multivitamins with iron regularly to get the most benefit.

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

Never take more than the recommended dose of a multivitamin with iron. Avoid taking any other multivitamin product within 2 hours before or after you take multivitamin with iron.

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of multivitamin with iron. An overdose of vitamins A, D, E, or K can cause serious or life-threatening side effects. Iron and other minerals in a multivitamin can also cause serious overdose symptoms if you take too much.

Iron and some vitamins can lead to serious or life-threatening side effects if you take too much. Do not take more of this medicine than what is on the label or what your doctor prescribes.

Check with a doctor or pharmacist to see if it is safe for you to take a multivitamin with iron if you have other health issues.

Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant. Some vitamins and minerals can harm an unborn baby if taken in large amounts. You might need to take a prenatal vitamin designed specifically for pregnant women.

Your dosage needs may also change while you are nursing. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breastfeeding a baby.

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

When taken as directed, multivitamins are not likely to cause serious side effects.

Call your doctor if you have:

• bright red blood in your stools; or
• pain in your chest or throat when swallowing a tablet.

Common side effects of multivitamin with iron may include:

• constipation, diarrhea;
• nausea, vomiting, heartburn;
• stomach pain, upset stomach;
• black or dark-colored stools or urine;
• temporary staining of the teeth;
• headache; or
• unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth.

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

Usual Adult Dose for Anemia:

Tablets or capsules:1 tablet orally once daily or as indicated by individual product directions.Oral liquid:5 to 15 mL orally once daily or as indicated by individual product directions.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Anemia:

Tablets:1 tablet orally once daily or as indicated by the individual product directions.Drops:0.5 to 1 mL orally once daily or as indicated by the individual product directions.Oral liquid (100 mg elemental iron):>= 12 yrs:5 to 10 mL orally once daily or as indicated by the individual product directions.

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 attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Taking too much of vitamins A, D, E, or K can lead to serious or life-threatening side effects. An overdose of iron and other minerals found in a multivitamin can also cause severe symptoms.

Symptoms of overdose may include severe stomach pain, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, coughing up blood, constipation, loss of appetite, hair loss, peeling skin, a warm or tingly feeling, changes in menstrual periods, weight loss, severe headache, muscle or joint pain, severe back pain, blood in your urine or stools, black and tarry stools, pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, shallow breathing, a weak and rapid pulse, pale skin, blue lips, and seizures (convulsions).

Avoid taking any other multivitamin product within 2 hours before or after you take multivitamins with iron. Taking similar vitamin products together can lead to a vitamin overdose or serious side effects.

Avoid taking an antibiotic medicine within 2 hours before or after you take multivitamins with iron. This is especially important if you are taking antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, norfloxacin, doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, and others.

Certain foods can also make it harder for your body to absorb iron. Avoid taking this multivitamin within 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating fish, meat, liver, and whole grain or "fortified" breads or cereals.

Do not take multivitamin with iron with milk, other dairy products, calcium supplements, or antacids that contain calcium. Calcium may make it harder for your body to absorb some ingredients in the multivitamin.

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