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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.
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- vitamins, multiple, with fluoride
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- 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)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Multivitamin and fluoride supplement
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- INGREDIENTS
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- vitamins A, D, E, C, B6, B12, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, fluoride,
- and thiamine
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- DOSAGE FORMS
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- 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)
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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
-
- 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.
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- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- 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).
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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
-
- * 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.
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