Multivitamins With Minerals (By Mouth)

Multivitamins with minerals are given to people who need more vitamins and minerals in their diet.

Brand Name(s):

Vitaplex Plus, Vitacon Forte, Glutofac-ZX, Centrum, Centrum Silver, Ocuvite, Ocuvite PreserVision, Caltrate Plus, Sonex T, Stress 28, Strovite Plus, Super Multiple 33 w/Minerals, Therapeutic-M, Therems M, Therems H
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to a vitamin, multivitamin, or any mineral (such as fluoride, calcium, iron, zinc, and others).

How to Use This Medicine:

Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid, Long Acting Tablet, Liquid Filled Capsule, Spray, Capsule

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
• If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
• Swallow the capsule or tablet whole, unless the directions say you can break, crush, or chew the vitamin. Some tablets have a special coating and should not be chewed. Chewable tablets should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.
• Measure the oral liquid vitamins with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, medicine dropper, or medicine cup. You may mix the liquid with food.
• For spray vitamins: Spray the liquid directly into your mouth, on the inside of your cheek. Wait 30 seconds before swallowing.

If a dose is missed:

• If a dose is missed, you can take it when you remember.
• It is generally not harmful if you miss a dose of a multivitamin.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• Store at room temperature in a closed container away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze.
• Keep all medicine away from children.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). Talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
• You should not use more of this medicine than your doctor has ordered or more than the label on the bottle recommends. Certain vitamins can build up in the body and may cause harm.
• If you are pregnant or breast feeding, check with your doctor. It is very important during this time to take the right vitamins in the right amounts.
• Vitamin supplements can sometimes make the stool darker and the urine dark yellow. This is normal.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite, indigestion, or nausea
• Staining of teeth
• Constipation or diarrhea

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.