Generic Name : MULTIVITAMINS
Pronunciation :
Trade Name(s) : Abdec drops, Adexolin, Aglow, Arachitol, Arcalion
, Arovit Drop, Basiton forte, Becadex drops, Becadexamin, Becoplus,
Becoplus dry syrup, Becosulest caps, Becozym forte, Bectrion, Benadon, Benalgis, Beneuron, Beneuron
forte, Beplex Elixir, Berin, Bestoplexliquid, Bestoplex-ZN, Bethadoxin-12, Betonin,
Bevidox, BG Prot, BG Prot Elixir, B-long, BNC, B-N-C, B-vital, Carbex, Cebexin,
Cecon drops, Celetta, Celin, Centaplex, Chewcee, Citravite, Cobadex
forte, Cobadex forte, Complex-B, Delirex, Dropovit, Ebexid, Eldervit, Elferri, Elsoma, Emvi,
Fesovit Elixir ,Folvite, Fourts-B, Glentona, Gromet-Z, Hemiphos, Hovitedrops, Hycibex, I-Vit, Kinetone, Lactovit, LaviestLederplex-T, Limcee, Logical,
Manavite, Manavite, Nestosol CZ, Neurobion-H, Neuroxin -12, NVM tablets, Ovista,
Plumucod plain, Polybion, Premobion, Pyricontin, Reset, Sanvitone,
Sclerobion, Sioplex, Stresscaps, Surbex-T, Tilvit, Vigoron ,Vi-Magna,
Vi-Syneral drops, Vitacure, Vitamindon, Winplex forte, Xenex forte, Zincovit, Zinfex, Zinforte, Zinvital
Why it is prescribed: Vitamins are natural substances that
your body needs to grow, develop, and function normally. Vitamins
are contained in food; a well-balanced diet usually provides all
of the vitamins required. However, there are times, such as during
pregnancy and childhood, when your body needs more vitamins than
usual. During certain illness, your body either cannot get or
cannot efficiently use all of the vitamins it needs. Multivitamins
are prescribed for patients who need extra vitamins, who cannot
eat enough food to obtain the required vitamins, or who cannot
receive the full benefit of the vitamins contained in the food
they eat.
When it is to be taken: Multivitamins are usually taken
once a day. Follow the instructions provided on the label or by
your doctor.
How it should be taken: Multivitamins come in the form
of regular tablets, chewable tablets, capsules, and oral liquid.
If your vitamins come in dropper bottle, use the specially marked
dropper to measure each dose. Your doctor will tell you if you
need a specific type of vitamin product and how much to take.
Some multivitamin preparations do not require a prescription.
Ask your doctor for advice in selecting a multivitamin product
and follow the instructions on the label carefully.
Special Instruction :
1. Follow your doctor's dietary advice. A well-balanced diet provides
adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals for healthy persons.
2. If you forget to take a dose, take the missed dose as soon
as you remember it. However, if you remember a missed dose near
the time you are scheduled to take the next dose, take only the
scheduled one. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed
one.
Side Effects : Slight nausea, unpleasant taste. Take the
multivitamins with food or right after eating along with a glass
of water.
Other Precautions :
1. Multivitamins are available in high-dose formulations and in
combination with iron, calcium, and minerals.
2. Do not take these formulations without your doctor's advice.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed,
and out of the reach of children.
2. Store in a dry place.