This medication is a combination product of vitamins, iron, and fluoride. It is used in infants and children to treat or prevent deficiency due to poor diet or low levels of fluoride in drinking water and other sources. Vitamins are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health. Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to make red blood cells. Fluoride is used to prevent dental cavities.
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ADC-Fluoride-Iron
Uses
This medication is a combination product of vitamins, iron, and fluoride. It is used in infants and children to treat or prevent deficiency due to poor diet or low levels of fluoride in drinking water and other sources. Vitamins are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health. Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to make red blood cells. Fluoride is used to prevent dental cavities. Notes
- This product is not a substitute for a proper diet.
- Remember that it is best to get your vitamins from healthy foods.
- It is important to maintain a well-balanced diet.Check the fluoride content of your water supply by asking local town or city officials.
- Fluoride supplements are not necessary if the fluoride content in the water supply is greater than 0.6 parts per million.
- If your water supply changes, check with your doctor or dentist to determine if extra fluoride is still necessary.
Storage
- Store in original container at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Overdose
- Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, green diarrhea, tarry stools, increased saliva, drowsiness, seizures.
How
To Use - Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily or as directed by the doctor.If your liquid is a suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose.
- Use a medication-measuring device to carefully measure the prescribed dose.
- Do not use a household spoon.
- The dose may be swallowed directly, added to a small amount of liquid, or mixed with a small amount of food, such as applesauce.The fluoride in this liquid product can be absorbed directly into the teeth as you swallow it, as well as being absorbed into your body from your stomach.
- Therefore, it is best not to eat, drink, or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes after taking this product.This product is best taken at least 2 hours before or after taking any products containing calcium (including dairy foods such as milk/yogurt) or aluminum/magnesium (e.g., certain antacids/laxatives), since these may decrease its effectiveness.This product should be taken regularly in order to get the most benefit form it.
- Do not take more than prescribed.
- To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
Side
Effects - Stomach upset, constipation, or nausea may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.The iron in this product may cause the stools to turn black, which is not harmful.If your teeth become mottled or stained, tell the dentist or doctor.
- This may be a result of too much fluoride.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
- Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
- Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before taking multivitamins and iron with fluoride, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients; or if you have any other allergies.Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.This product passes into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - See also How To Use section.Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it.
- Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use especially of: certain antibiotics (e.g., quinolones such as ciprofloxacin, tetracyclines), thyroid preparations, penicillamine.This product may affect the results of certain lab tests.
- Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this medication.
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or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
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