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$Title{VITAMINS, MULTIPLE, WITH FLUORIDE}
$Subject{Florvite (Everett)
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Poly-Vi-Flor (Mead Johnson)
Polyvitamins with Fluoride Drops (Rugby)
Polyvite with Fluoride Drops (Geneva Generics)
Vi-Daylin F (Ross)}
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Copyright (C) 1991 Publications International, Ltd.


VITAMINS, MULTIPLE, WITH FLUORIDE
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BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers):
     Florvite (Everett)
     Multi-Vita Drops with Fluoride (P.B.I)
     Poly-Vi-Flor (Mead Johnson)
     Polyvitamins with Fluoride Drops (Rugby)
     Polyvite with Fluoride Drops (Geneva Generics)
     Vi-Daylin F (Ross)
TYPE OF DRUG:
     Multivitamin and fluoride supplement
INGREDIENTS:
     vitamins A, D, E, C, B, B, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, fluoride, and
       thiamine
DOSAGE FORMS:
     Chewable tablets (2,500 IU {international units} vitamin A; 400 IU
       vitamin D; 15 IU vitamin E; 60 mg vitamin C; 0.3 mg folic acid; 1.0 mg
       thiamine; 1.2 mg riboflavin; 13.5 mg niacin; 1.0 mg vitamin B; 4.5 mcg
       vitamin B; and 0.5 mg or 1.0 mg fluoride)
     Oral drops (1,500 IU vitamin A; 400 IU vitamin D; 4.1 or 5 IU vitamin E;
       35 mg vitamin C; 0.5 mg thiamine; 0.6 mg riboflavin; 8 mg niacin; 0.4
       mg vitamin B; 2 mcg vitamin B; and 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg fluoride per ml)
STORAGE:
     The chewable tablets should be stored at room temperature in a tightly
       closed, light-resistant container.  The oral drops should be stored at
       room temperature in the original plastic container (glass containers
       interact with and destroy the fluoride in the solution).  A slight
       darkening in the color of the drops does not indicate a loss in potency
       of the vitamins or fluoride; the solution can still be used safely.
       This medication should never be frozen.

USES

     Multivitamins with fluoride are used to protect against tooth decay and
vitamin deficiencies in children.  Fluoride has been found to be helpful in
preventing cavities.

TREATMENT

     The tablets should be either chewed or crushed before being swallowed.
To provide maximum protection, the tablets should be given at bedtime after
the teeth have been brushed.  Nothing should be eaten for at least 15 minutes
after chewing the tablets to allow the fluoride to work on the teeth.
     The oral drop form of this medication can be taken directly, or can be
mixed with juice or foods.  The dose should be measured carefully with the
dropper provided.
     Milk prevents the absorption of fluoride from the gastrointestinal tract.
Therefore, this product should not be taken with milk or other dairy products.
     If your child misses a dose, administer the missed dose as soon as
possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose.  In that case, do not
give the missed dose at all; just return to the child's regular dosing
schedule.  Do not double the next dose.

SIDE EFFECTS

     Minor.

     Occasionally, this product causes constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness,
fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or weakness.  These side effects
should disappear as the body adjusts to the medication.
     To relieve constipation, increase the amount of fiber in your child's
diet (fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads) and
encourage your child to drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do
otherwise).

     Major.

     Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
particularly bothersome.  IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
bloody or black, tarry stools; difficulty in swallowing; discoloration of the
teeth; excessive drooling; excitation; mouth sores; rash; stomach cramps; or
tremors.

INTERACTIONS

     This product should not interact with other medications if it is used
according to directions.

WARNINGS

     * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions your child has had
to any medications, especially to vitamins or to fluoride.
     * Tell your doctor if your child now has or has ever had bone, heart,
kidney, or thyroid disease.
     * The chewable tablets should not be used if the fluoride content of your
drinking water is 0.7 part per million or more.  The oral drops should not be
used by children less than two years of age in areas where the drinking water
contains 0.3 part per million or more of fluoride.  If you are unsure of the
fluoride content of your drinking water, ask your doctor or call the county
health department.
     * Vitamins with fluoride are often prescribed for infants who are not
being given any source of fluorinated water.  Once your infant is given
fluorinated water consistently, ask you doctor if you should continue this
medication.
     * NEVER call this medication "candy" or "candy-flavored vitamins."  Your
child may take you literally and swallow too many.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace 
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your 
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical 
problem.
