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multivitamins (includes prenatal vitamins)-injection

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GENERIC NAME: MULTIVITAMINS (INCLUDES PRENATAL VITAMINS) - INJECTION

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: Vitamins are the building blocks of the body. They are used to prevent or treat a vitamin deficiency due to poor nutrition, certain illnesses or during pregnancy.

HOW TO USE: Use this medication as directed. Multivitamins for injection must be properly diluted before use. Consult your doctor for correct dosing schedule.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause mild nausea or unpleasant taste. Consult your doctor if any of these effects persist or become severe. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Be sure your doctor is informed of your medical history, especially of: drug allergies. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. Some of the ingredients in this product may be excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor if you take any other medication, including nonprescription. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

NOTES: There are many vitamin supplement products available.

MISSED DOSE: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Injectable products might need to be refrigerated. Check labeling.

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