TL Fluorivitamin

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

Iron is a mineral that helps keep your body's red blood cells healthy.

Fluoride helps stop tooth decay in people who do not have enough fluoride in their drinking water. In many large U.S. communities, fluoride is added to the water supply.

TL Fluorivitamin is a combination medicine used for infants and children who do not get enough fluoride in their drinking water.

TL Fluorivitamin 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 TL Fluorivitamin 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 fatal to 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 level of fluoride in the drinking water.

Do not use TL Fluorivitamin if your drinking water has enough fluoride (0.6 parts per million or higher). Check with your local water department if you are unsure. Getting too much fluoride can lead to a condition that may permanently damage teeth or other cells in the body.

Before you use TL Fluorivitamin, inform your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.

It is not known if this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Your dose needs may change during pregnancy.

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

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

In rare cases, TL Fluorivitamin may change the color of your tooth enamel. This has mainly happened with large doses or long-term use. Stop using TL Fluorivitamin and call your dentist or doctor immediately if you notice any change in the appearance of your teeth.

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

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. 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. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical attention 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 TL Fluorivitamin. For at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take TL Fluorivitamin:

• 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.

Be sure that a child using this medicine is not taking in extra amounts of fluoride by swallowing toothpaste or drinking water from sources with adequate levels of fluoride.

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