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Multivitamins with minerals/ folic acid/ iron/ docusate

Generic name: multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate [ muhl-tee-VYE-ta-mins/MIN-er-als/FOE-lik-AS-id/EYE-urn/DOK-ue-sate ]
Brand name: Examples include Glutofac-MX and Hemax

Accidental overdose of products that contain iron is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years old. Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, call a doctor or poison control center right away.


Multivitamins with minerals/ folic acid/ iron/ docusate is used for:

Treating or preventing low levels of vitamins, folic acid, iron, and minerals in the body. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate is a vitamin, folic acid, iron, mineral, and stool softener combination. It works by providing extra vitamins, folic acid, iron, and minerals to the body when you need more than what you get in your diet. The stool softener helps prevent constipation that may occur with iron products.

Do NOT use multivitamins with minerals/ folic acid/ iron/ docusate if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using multivitamins with minerals/ folic acid/ iron/ docusate:

Some medical conditions may interact with multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use multivitamins with minerals/ folic acid/ iron/ docusate:

Use multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate.

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of multivitamins with minerals/ folic acid/ iron/ docusate:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; dark or discolored stools; diarrhea; nausea; stomach upset; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stools; persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; stomach pain or cramping.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include black, tarry stools; chest pain; lack of feeling alert; loss of balance; seizures; severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain; shortness of breath; sluggishness; trouble breathing; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually pale skin; weak pulse.

Proper storage of multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate:

Store multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using multivitamins with minerals/folic acid/iron/docusate.

Issue Date: June 3, 2015

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