What is the most important information I should know about multivitamins and minerals?
Never take more than the recommended dose of multivitamins and minerals. Avoid
taking more than one vitamin/mineral product at the same time unless your doctor tells you to.
Taking similar products together can result in a
vitamin overdose or serious side effects.
Minerals taken in large doses can cause side effects such as tooth staining, increased
urination, stomach bleeding, uneven heart rate, confusion, and muscle weakness or limp feeling. Read the label of any vitamin and mineral product you take to make sure you are
aware of what it contains.
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine.
An overdose of vitamins A, D, E, or K can cause serious or
life-threatening side effects if taken in large doses. Certain minerals may also cause serious
overdose symptoms if you take too much.
Overdose symptoms may include stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of
appetite, hair loss, peeling skin, tingly feeling in or around your mouth, changes in menstrual
periods, weight loss, severe headache, muscle or joint pain, severe back pain, blood in your urine,
pale skin, and easy bruising or bleeding.
Do not take this medication with milk, other dairy products, calcium supplements, or
antacids that contain calcium. Calcium may make it harder for your body to absorb certain
ingredients of the multivitamin.
What is multivitamin?
Multivitamins and minerals are a combination of many different vitamins and minerals
that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.
Multivitamins and minerals are used to provide vitamins and minerals that are not taken
in through the diet. Multivitamins and minerals are also used to treat vitamin or mineral
deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, certain medications,
and many other conditions.
Multivitamins and minerals may also be used for other purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
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