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Medicine Highlights
| Uses | 1- To prevent or treat vitamin deficiency 2- To prevent or treat multivitamin deficiency during pregnancy |
| Additional Information | Take this medicine only after consulting your doctor. |
| Storage | 1- The medicine should be stored in a cool and dry place 2- Keep away from sunlight and moisture 3- Store the medicine at a temperature below 25°C |
| How to Take This Medicine | The medicine should be taken orally |
Multivitamin Syrup Summary
Multivitamin Syrup is used to prevent or treat vitamin and mineral deficiencies, especially during times like pregnancy. It contains essential nutrients like folic acid, lycopene, zinc, selenium, iodine, copper, and vitamins B6 and B12 all of which help boost immunity, support red blood cell production, and maintain overall energy and wellness. Take it exactly as your doctor advises, around the same time each day. Store it in a cool, dry place, and avoid caffeine while on this syrup, as it may interfere with its effectiveness. These vitamins and minerals are also found in everyday foods like leafy greens, fruits, pulses, seafood, and dairy. While it’s generally safe, some people may experience mild side effects like skin rashes or slight discoloration. If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it’s almost time for the next one. And as always, talk to your doctor before making any changes.
Multivitamin Syrup Uses
Multivitamin Syrup is approved for the following indications:
- To prevent or treat vitamin deficiency
- To prevent or treat multivitamin deficiency during pregnancy
Directions for Use
- Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor, regularly at the same time each day.
- Do not stop taking medication without your doctor’s approval, even if you feel better.
- If you forget to take the medicine, take it as soon as you remember, unless it’s almost time for the next one, then just skip it.
How Multivitamin Syrup works
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Interaction with Other Medicines
Avoid taking vitamin b complex + minerals with the following medicines, as it may increase or decrease the desired effect, or in worse cases, it could be fatal: Aluminum Chemotherapy medications Estrogen Antiviral medications Lipid lowering medicines Warfarin
Interactions with Food Products
Caffeine products should not be taken with this medicine, as it can either decrease or increase the effect of medicine.
Storage
- The medicine should be stored in cool and dry place
- Keep away from sunlight and moisture
- Store the medicine at a temperature below 25°C
Intake routine/cycle
📌 Daily Dose
Take multivitamin syrup exactly as your doctor recommends. The dose may change based on your condition and how well you respond. Do not take more than prescribed without consulting your doctor.
📌 Missed Dose
If you forget to take your medicine, take the medication soon as you remember. If it’s nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Always consult the doctor before making any changes to your dosage.
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
📌 1- Lycopene
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for lycopene is 75 mg per day for both males and females.
📌 2- Folic Acid
The daily intake of folic acid for both adult males and females should not be less than 400 mcg.
📌 3- Selenium
The recommended intake of selenium for both males and females should not be less than 55 mcg per day.
📌 4- Zinc
The RDA for zinc is 11 mg for males, 9 mg for females, and 12 mg for pregnant women.
📌 5- Coppper
Males and females aged 14 years and above should not exceed 900 mcg per day.
📌 6- Iodine
The RDA for iodine is 150 mcg per day for adults, 220 mcg per day for pregnant women, and 290 mcg per day for breastfeeding women.
📌 7- Vitamin B12
The RDA for vitamin B12 is 2.8 mcg per day for adults, while for children, it should not exceed 1.8 mcg per day.
📌 8- Vitamin B6
The RDA for adult males, females, and pregnant women is 1.3 mg per day, while for breastfeeding women, it is 2 mg per day.
Natural Source of Multivitamin Syrup
The following are the natural sources of multivitamins listed in this medicine:
📌 Lycopene
Lycopene is an antioxidant. Foods rich in lycopene include tomatoes, apricots, melons, papayas, grapes, peaches, watermelons, and cranberries.
📌 Folic Acid
Rich sources of folic acid include lentils (daal), beetroot, green leafy vegetables, and citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes.
📌 Selenium
Foods rich in selenium include fish, rice, mushrooms, bananas, eggs, beans, and seafood.
📌 Zinc
Indian foods rich in zinc include pulses, groundnuts, flaxseeds, sesame seeds (til), and dairy products.
📌 Copper
Foods rich in copper include avocados, pineapples, pomegranates, kiwis, guavas, oranges, peaches, bananas, apples, and grapes.
📌 Iodine
Iodine-rich foods include shrimp, berries, corn, dairy products, beans, and seawater fish.
📌 Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is one of the eight B vitamins. Rich sources of vitamin B12 include eggs, dairy products, fish, meat, and fortified cereals.
📌 Vitamin B6
Foods rich in Vitamin B6 include chicken breast, salmon, chickpeas, seeds, and nuts.
Side Effects
FAQ’s
1. How much lycopene is in one tomato?
➡️ A tomato contains 0.88–7.74 mg of lycopene per 100 g of wet weight.
2. Is lycopene safe during pregnancy?
➡️ Consuming lycopene from food sources is safe during pregnancy. However, taking lycopene as a supplement alone is probably unsafe.
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