Multiple Vitamins
Vitamins are chemical compounds. They play an important role in normal growth, development and function of the body. Multivitamin supplements are required when inadequate amounts are ingested because of poor nutrition, certain diseass and in pregnancy.
Primary Characteristics
It belongs to Nutrients and Vitamins pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action.
Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Multiple Vitamins.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Multiple Vitamins is primarily indicated in conditions like Malnutrition, Vitamin deficiency.
Multiple Vitamins is also indicated for secondary conditions like Chronic alcoholism, GI disorders, Pregnancy, Recovery from surgery, Severe burns.
Contraindications
Multiple Vitamins is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Dosage
Multiple Vitamins's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 0 – 0 | — | — | PO | As Required |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
Multiple Vitamins in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Angioneurotic edema, Jaundice , Peptic ulceration , Urticaria , Pulmonary edema, Cyanosis .
Multiple Vitamins is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Flushing, GI disorders, Headache, Hypotension , Itching, Nausea, Pruritus , Restlessness, Skin dryness, Skin rash, SweatingX, Tight breathing, Tingling , Weakness.
Warnings / Precautions
Interference in Pathology
Multiple Vitamins may interfere in the diagnosis of False -ve urine glucose determinations.
Available Brands
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.27 — Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances