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$Title{vitamins, multiple, with fluoride}
$Subject{Florvite Everett Multi-Vita Drops Fluoride Poly-Vi-Flor Mead
Johnson Polyvitamins Rugby Polyvite Geneva Generics Vi-Daylin F Ross
Multivitamin fluoride vitamins B6 B12 folic acid riboflavin niacin
thiamine tooth decay deficiencies children cavities}
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Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
vitamins, multiple, with fluoride
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BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
Florvite (Everett)
Multi-Vita Drops with Fluoride (P.B.I)
Poly-Vi-Flor (Mead Johnson)
Polyvitamins with Fluoride Drops (Rugby)
Polyvite with Fluoride Drops (Geneva Generics)
Vi-Daylin F (Ross)
TYPE OF DRUG
Multivitamin and fluoride supplement
INGREDIENTS
vitamins A, D, E, C, B6, B12, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, fluoride,
and thiamine
DOSAGE FORMS
Chewable tablets (2,500 IU {international units} vitamin A; 400 IU
vitamin D; 15 IU vitamin E; 60 mg vitamin C; 0.3 mg folic acid; 1.0 mg
thiamine; 1.2 mg riboflavin; 13.5 mg niacin; 1.0 mg vitamin B6; 4.5 mcg
vitamin B12; and 0.5 mg or 1.0 mg fluoride)
Oral drops (1,500 IU vitamin A; 400 IU vitamin D; 4.1 or 5 IU vitamin E;
35 mg vitamin C; 0.5 mg thiamine; 0.6 mg riboflavin; 8 mg niacin; 0.4 mg
vitamin B6; 2 mcg vitamin B12; and 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg fluoride per ml)
STORAGE
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.
USES
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.
TREATMENT
The tablets should be either chewed or crushed before being swallowed.
To provide maximum protection, the tablets should be given at bedtime after
the teeth have been brushed. Nothing should be eaten for at least 15 minutes
after chewing the tablets to allow the fluoride to work on the teeth.
The oral drop form of this medication 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, 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; return to the child's regular dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose.
SIDE EFFECTS
Minor.
Occasionally, this product causes constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness,
fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or 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 your child to drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do
otherwise).
Major.
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.
INTERACTIONS
This product should not interact with other medications if it is used
according to directions.
WARNINGS
* Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions your child has had
to vitamins, fluoride, or any medications.
* Be sure to tell your doctor if your child now has or has ever had any
of the following: 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 you doctor if you should continue this
medication.
* NEVER call this medication "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.