Pronunciation: muhl-tee-VYE-ta-min/EYE-urn
Generic Name: Multivitamin with Iron
Brand Name: MyKidz Iron
Accidental overdose of products that contain iron is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years old. Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children and away from pets. In case of accidental ingestion, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
MyKidz Iron Suspension is used for:
Treating or preventing low levels of vitamins and iron in the body.
MyKidz Iron Suspension is a vitamin and iron supplement. It works by providing extra vitamins and iron to the body when you do not get enough from your diet.
Do NOT use MyKidz Iron Suspension if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in MyKidz Iron Suspension
- you have certain iron metabolism problems (eg, hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis) or high levels of iron in your blood
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using MyKidz Iron Suspension:
Some medical conditions may interact with MyKidz Iron Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have bowel problems (eg, colitis, Crohn disease, diverticulitis), certain blood problems (eg, hemolytic anemia, porphyria, thalassemia), or peptic ulcers
- if you have had multiple blood transfusions
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with MyKidz Iron Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Acitretin because the risk of its side effects may be increased by MyKidz Iron Suspension
- Doxycycline, penicillamine, or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by MyKidz Iron Suspension
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if MyKidz Iron Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use MyKidz Iron Suspension:
Use MyKidz Iron Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take MyKidz Iron Suspension by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- MyKidz Iron Suspension may be taken by mouth directly or mixed with fruit juice, cereal, or other food.
- Use the dropper that comes with MyKidz Iron Suspension to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- Shake well before each use.
- Avoid taking MyKidz Iron Suspension with dairy products; they may interfere with the absorption of the iron in MyKidz Iron Suspension.
- Do not take an antacid within several hours before or after you take MyKidz Iron Suspension.
- Many medicines (eg, used for infection, blood pressure, low blood platelets, osteoporosis) should not be taken at the same time as MyKidz Iron Suspension; their effectiveness may be decreased. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your dose of MyKidz Iron Suspension should be separated from your dose of any of your other medicines.
- If you miss a dose of MyKidz Iron Suspension, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use MyKidz Iron Suspension.
Important safety information:
- Do not take large doses of vitamins while you take MyKidz Iron Suspension unless your doctor tells you to.
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or take for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- MyKidz Iron Suspension may discolor the stools. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
- MyKidz Iron Suspension has iron in it. Iron overdose is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years old. In case of an overdose, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking MyKidz Iron Suspension, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking MyKidz Iron Suspension while you are pregnant. It is not known if MyKidz Iron Suspension is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you take MyKidz Iron Suspension, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of MyKidz Iron Suspension:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dark or discolored stools; diarrhea; nausea; stomach upset.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry, or bloody stools; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; stomach pain or cramping.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: MyKidz Iron side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include black, tarry, or bloody stools; bloody vomit; fast heartbeat; paleness of the skin; seizures; severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain; shallow, rapid breathing; sluggishness; unusual drowsiness; weakness.
Proper storage of MyKidz Iron Suspension:
Store MyKidz Iron Suspension at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in the original container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep MyKidz Iron Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about MyKidz Iron Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- MyKidz Iron Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about MyKidz Iron Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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