Childrens Multi Care is comprehensive multivitamin that contains B vitamins to support energy production and nervous system health.
Childrens Multi Care contains 75 micrograms of iodine to support cognitive function, brain health and thyroid gland health in children.
Childrens Multi Care contains vitamin C to maintain healthy immune system function and support the immune system to fight illness. Vitamin C also maintains skin health in children.
Childrens Multi Care contains plant-based vitamin D3 to assist healthy bone development and maintain bone health in children. Vitamin D helps calcium absorption and a diet deficient in calcium can lead to osteoporosis in later life.
Childrens Multi Care contains antioxidants to reduce free radicals formed in the body.
Children 2-8 years: Chew 1 tablet daily.
Children 9-13 years: Chew 2 tablets daily.
Or take as directed by your health professional.
Does not contain egg, milk, peanut, tree nuts, animal products, gluten, lactose or artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners.
WARNINGS:
This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.
Vitamin and mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Separate dose from any prescription medications by 2 hours to minimise any potential interactions.
Caution with phenobarbital and phenytoin (anticonvulsants) - high doses of vitamin B6 or folate can decrease their efficacy. Use only under the supervision of a health professional. Caution with quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics, cefalexin and penicillamine - magnesium and zinc can form insoluble complexes with the drugs and decrease absorption. Take drug 2 hours before or 6 hours after multivitamin.
Caution with methotrexate (folic acid antagonist) - co-administration with folate may reduce the effects. Take only under the supervision of a health professional.
Separate dose from aluminium-containing phosphate binders - vitamins C and D can increase aluminium absorption.
Caution with phosphate and drugs containing phosphate - vitamin D increases the absorption of phosphates which may lead to hyperphosphatemia. Monitor.
Caution with bisphosphonate medications - magnesium supplements can reduce drug absorption. Separate dose by 2 hours.
Caution with amphetamines (some ADHD medications) - vitamin C may reduce drug absorption. Separate dose by 2 hours.
Caution with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs - vitamin C may increase the blood thinning effects. Separate dose by 4 hours.
Caution with eltrombopag - concurrent use with zinc can reduce drug absorption. Separate dose by at least 4 hours.
CAUTIONS:
Caution in iron overload conditions, such as haemochromatosis,as vitamin C can increase iron absorption.
Caution in thyroid conditions (iodine).
SIDE EFFECTS:
Supplementation of some minerals such as calcium, magnesium andzinc may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in higher doses. Takingwith food reduces the risk of side-effects.
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