About Unicap M Tablets
Vitamin and mineral supplement
Used for
- Prevention of vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Supplementing inadequate dietary vitamin and mineral intake
Usual adult dose
Usually one tablet daily with food; directions may vary by country and formulation.
Common side effects
- Nausea or stomach discomfort
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Dark stools if the formulation contains iron
- Bright yellow urine from riboflavin
Important warnings
- Formulations vary; check the ingredient list on the package.
- Excess vitamin A can cause harm.
- Iron-containing formulations can cause fatal poisoning in children.
- Avoid excessive intake from overlapping vitamin and mineral supplements.
Pregnancy
Suitability depends on the formulation. Excess preformed vitamin A can cause birth defects; this is not necessarily a prenatal supplement.
Breastfeeding
Standard vitamin and mineral amounts are generally compatible with breastfeeding; excessive doses should be avoided.
Interactions
- Minerals can reduce absorption of levothyroxine.
- Minerals can reduce absorption of tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics.
- Minerals can reduce absorption of oral bisphosphonates.
- Vitamin K, if present, can affect warfarin treatment.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.