Vitamin Combination with Iron, Pediatric Formula (By mouth)
Supplies your child's body with vitamins and iron when your child is not getting enough vitamins and iron from the daily diet. |
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When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not give this medicine to your child if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to any single vitamin, multivitamin, or iron. |
How to Use This Medicine:
Liquid, Chewable Tablet - Your child's doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not give more medicine or give it more often than your child's doctor tells you to.
- Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
- Use the dropper that comes with the oral liquid to measure your child's dose. You may place the dropper directly into your child's mouth with the tip against the inside of the cheek. You may also mix the medicine with milk, fruit juice, cereal, or other food.
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Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. - Tell your child's doctor if your child is taking any other medicine that has iron.
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Warnings While Using This Medicine: - Some forms of this medicine might have enough iron to poison a small child. Be very careful to keep this medicine out of the reach of children. If a child does swallow too much of this medicine, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
- Some vitamins can make the stool darker in color and turn the urine bright yellow. This is normal.
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Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: - Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor: - Constipation or diarrhea.
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If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 |