Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride and Iron
Generic name: Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride and Iron [ MUL-ti-VYE-ta-min-with-FLOR-ide-& EYE-ern ]
Brand names: Escavite LQ, MyKidz Iron FL, Poly-Vi-Flor
Drug classes: Iron products, Vitamin and mineral combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2024.
Warning
- Accidental overdose of drugs that have iron in them is a leading cause of deadly poisoning in children younger than 6 years of age. Keep away from children. If pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron is taken by accident, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
Uses of Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride and Iron:
- It is used to help growth and good health.
- Fluoride may be in the vitamin to prevent tooth decay.
What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride and Iron?
- If your child is allergic to pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron; any part of pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell the doctor about the allergy and what signs your child had.
- If your child has any of these health problems: Bone problems, joint problems, kidney problems, or ulcers.
- If your drinking water contains enough fluoride for your child. Talk with the doctor if you are not sure.
- If your child has too much iron in the body.
This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron.
Tell the doctor and pharmacist about all of your child's drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for your child to take pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron with all of his/her drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug your child takes without checking with the doctor.
What are some things I need to know or do while I take Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride and Iron?
For all patients taking pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron:
- Tell all of your child's health care providers that your child is taking pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron. This includes your child's doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
- This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your child's health care providers and lab workers that your child takes pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron.
- Your child's dose may depend on how old your child is. Talk with the doctor if you are not sure how much of pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron to give to your child.
- Tell the dentist if your child's teeth become stained or spotted.
- Take care of your child's teeth. See a dentist often.
- This medicine may cause harm if a large amount is swallowed. If a large amount of pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
- Different brands of pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron may be for use in different ages of children. Talk with the doctor before giving pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron to a child.
- Do not give products that have calcium like dairy products within 2 hours of pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron.
- Do not give products that have aluminum or magnesium like some antacids within 2 hours of pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron.
- Purified water may not have fluoride.
If your child is pregnant or breast-feeding a baby:
- Talk with the doctor if your child is pregnant, becomes pregnant, or is breast-feeding a baby. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to your child and the baby.
How is this medicine (Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride and Iron) best taken?
Give pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron as ordered by your child's doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
- Give pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron with or without food. Give with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Some drugs may need to be given with food or on an empty stomach. For some drugs, it does not matter. Check with your pharmacist about how to give pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron to your child.
- Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron.
- Shake well before use.
- Some products may be mixed with formula, fruit juice, or other food or liquids. Some products may need to be put right in your child's mouth. Be sure you know how to give pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron to your child.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
- Give a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
- If it is close to the time for your child's next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your child's normal time.
- Do not give 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your child's doctor or get medical help right away if your child has any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
- Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Change in look of teeth or gums.
- Black, tarry, or bloody stools.
- Fever.
- Very upset stomach or throwing up.
- Very bad belly pain.
- Throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds.
- Stomach cramps.
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What are some other side effects of Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride and Iron?
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your child's doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother your child or do not go away:
- Upset stomach or throwing up.
- Constipation.
- Change in color of stool to green.
- Diarrhea.
- Belly pain.
- Your child's teeth may get a bit darker with pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron. Brushing will help with this.
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your child's doctor. Call your child's doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
How do I store and/or throw out Pediatric Multivitamin Drops with Fluoride and Iron?
- Store in the original container at room temperature.
- Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
- Protect from heat and light.
- Keep lid tightly closed.
- Do not freeze.
- Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
- Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.
Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer
- If your child's symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your child's doctor.
- Do not share your child's drug with others and do not give anyone else's drug to your child.
- Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. If you have any questions about pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron, please talk with your child's doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about pediatric multivitamin drops with fluoride and iron, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
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