Multivitamin
General English name: Multivitamin
Application: Prevention of vitamin deficiency
Drug Information Multivitamins
Contraindications to multivitamins
Drug interaction of multivitamins
Tips to consider before taking multivitamins
Possible side effects of multivitamins
How to store multivitamins
Drug Information Multivitamins
Medication Information: Multivitamins contain a combination of vitamins that help the body to go through the process of growth and development properly and also help the body organs to maintain proper function. Most vitamins can be obtained from food, but if you have a special diet that you can not use a variety of foods or do not have access to a balanced food basket (mostly for young children or the elderly) so you will need multivitamins. . Not all multivitamins are the same, these supplements contain different amounts or different types of vitamins.
Contraindications to multivitamins
Pay attention to the expiration date of the medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
Never give the medicine to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
• Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Drug interaction of multivitamins
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal medicines (especially vitamins or supplements) you are taking) and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
If the multivitamin you are taking contains iron, avoid taking this multivitamin at the same time as taking antacids, for example: 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 how often you should take your doses and make a schedule.
Be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking certain multivitamins that contain folic acid and some anticonvulsant medications (for example, hydantoins such as phenytoin).
Tips to consider before taking multivitamins
Be sure to consult your doctor before taking multivitamins. It is better not to take these supplements arbitrarily. It is important that your doctor knows the following:
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Arbitrary use of any medication or supplement during pregnancy or lactation should be avoided unless prescribed by a physician.
• If you are taking other medicines and supplements. These medications and supplements can be any type of medication, both those prescribed by your doctor and those taken without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and other supplements.
• If you are allergic to a drug.
Possible side effects of multivitamins
Taking multivitamins according to the instructions does not cause unwanted side effects. However, consult your doctor if you notice any symptoms in your body caused by taking these supplements.
How to store multivitamins
• Keep these supplements in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.
• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Abidec multivitamin drops can only be taken for four weeks after opening the bottle. Be sure to use a new drop after this time.