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- $Pretitle{}
- $Title{vitamins A, D, and C with fluoride}
- $Subject{Triple-Vita-Flor Tri-Vi-Flor Mead Johnson Tri-Vitamin Fluoride
- Drops Rugby Vi-Daylin F ADC Multivitamin fluoride vitamin tooth decay
- vitamin deficiencies children cavities}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- vitamins A, D, and C with fluoride
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Triple-Vita-Flor (P.B.I)
- Tri-Vi-Flor (Mead Johnson)
- Tri-Vitamin with Fluoride Drops (Rugby)
- Vi-Daylin F ADC Drops (Ross)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Multivitamin and fluoride supplement
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- INGREDIENTs
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- vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin C, and fluoride
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- DOSAGE FORMS
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- Chewable tablets (2,500 IU {international units} vitamin A; 400 IU
- vitamin D; 60 mg vitamin C; and 1 mg fluoride)
- Oral drops (1,500 IU vitamin A; 400 IU vitamin D; 35 mg vitamin C; and
- 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg fluoride per ml)
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- STORAGE
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- The chewable tablets should be stored at room temperature in a tightly
- closed, light-resistant container. The oral drops should be stored at room
- temperature in the original plastic container (glass containers interact with
- and destroy the fluoride in the solution). A slight darkening in the color of
- the drops does not indicate a loss in potency of the vitamins or fluoride; the
- solution can still be used safely. This medication should never be frozen.
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- USES
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- Multivitamins with fluoride are used to protect against tooth decay and
- vitamin deficiencies in children. Fluoride has been found to be helpful in
- preventing cavities.
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- TREATMENT
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- The tablets should be chewed or crushed before being swallowed. To
- provide maximum protection, the tablets should be given at bedtime after the
- teeth have been brushed. To allow the fluoride to work on the teeth, nothing
- should be eaten for at least 15 minutes after chewing the tablets.
- The oral drop form of this multivitamin and fluoride supplement can be
- taken directly or can be mixed with juice or foods. The dose should be
- measured carefully with the dropper provided.
- Milk prevents the absorption of fluoride from the gastrointestinal tract.
- Therefore, this product should not be taken with milk or other dairy products.
- If your child misses a dose of this medication, administer the missed
- dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that
- case, do not give the missed dose at all; just return to the child's regular
- dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose.
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- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- This product seldom causes side effects, but can occasionally cause
- constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea,
- vomiting, and weakness. These side effects should disappear as the body
- adjusts to the medication.
- To relieve constipation, increase the amount of fiber in your child's
- diet (fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads) and
- encourage the child to drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do
- otherwise).
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- Major.
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- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- bloody or black, tarry stools; difficulty in swallowing; discoloration of the
- teeth; excessive drooling; excitation; mouth sores; rash; stomach cramps; or
- tremors.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- This product should not interact with other medications if it is used
- according to directions.
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- WARNINGS
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- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions your child has had
- to vitamins, fluoride, or any medications.
- * Tell your doctor if your child now has or has ever had bone, heart,
- kidney, or thyroid disease.
- * The chewable tablets should not be used if the fluoride content of your
- drinking water is 0.7 part per million or more. The oral drops should not be
- used by children less than three years of age in areas where the drinking
- water contains 0.3 part per million or more of fluoride. If you are unsure of
- the fluoride content of your drinking water, ask your doctor or call the
- county health department.
- * Vitamins with fluoride are often prescribed for infants who are not
- being given any source of fluorinated water. Once your infant is given
- fluorinated water consistently, ask your doctor if you should continue this
- medication.
- * You should NEVER refer to this medication as "candy" or "candy-flavored
- vitamins." Your child may take you literally and swallow too many.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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