About multivitamin + calcium + iron
Vitamin and mineral supplement
Used for
- Prevention of vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Supplementation when dietary intake is inadequate
Usual adult dose
No standard adult dose; dosing depends on the formulation and labelled directions.
Usual dose in children
Age-specific dosing depends on the formulation; a usual dose cannot 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.
- Avoid excessive intake from overlapping vitamin and mineral supplements.
- Iron overload or kidney disease may make supplementation unsuitable.
Pregnancy
Requirements differ during pregnancy. Suitability depends on ingredients and amounts; excessive preformed vitamin A can harm fetal development.
Breastfeeding
Vitamins and minerals are generally compatible at recommended amounts; suitability depends on the complete formulation.
Interactions
- Iron and calcium reduce absorption of levothyroxine.
- Iron and calcium reduce absorption of some antibiotics.
- Calcium reduces absorption of oral bisphosphonates.
- Iron can reduce absorption of levodopa.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.