About multivitamin + iron + zinc
Vitamin and mineral supplement
Used for
- Prevention of vitamin, iron, and zinc deficiencies
- Supplementation when dietary intake is inadequate
Usual adult dose
Infant formulations are not intended for routine adult use.
Usual dose in children
The dose depends on age and ingredient amounts. No standard dose can be established without the complete product label.
Common side effects
- Nausea or stomach discomfort
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dark stools from iron
Important warnings
- Iron overdose can be fatal, especially in children.
- Keep securely out of children's reach.
- Excess vitamins and minerals can cause toxicity.
- Not suitable for people with iron overload disorders.
Pregnancy
Vitamin and mineral requirements change during pregnancy. This infant formulation is not a substitute for a prenatal supplement.
Breastfeeding
Vitamins, iron, and zinc are generally compatible with breastfeeding at recommended nutritional doses; this formulation is intended for infants.
Interactions
- Iron and zinc reduce absorption of some antibiotics.
- Iron reduces levothyroxine absorption.
- Antacids can reduce iron absorption.
- Other supplements may duplicate vitamins, iron, or zinc.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.