Multivitamin & Multimineral (A-Z for infanrs & childrens)

Multivitamin & Multimineral (A-Z for infanrs & childrens) Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

This is a special formulation comprisng of 15 necessary vitamins, minerals & trace elements from vitamin A to zinc.

Trade Name Multivitamin & Multimineral (A-Z for infanrs & childrens)
Generic Multivitamin + Multimineral (A-Z for infanrs + childrens)
Type
Therapeutic Class Multi-vitamin & Multi-mineral combined preparations
Manufacturer
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Multivitamin & Multimineral (A-Z for infanrs & childrens)
Multivitamin & Multimineral (A-Z for infanrs & childrens)

Uses

1 gm sachet contains:

  1. Vitamin A (vitamin A acetate) 0.40mg
  2. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 30 mg
  3. Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) 0.005 mg
  4. Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol) 5 mg
  5. Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrite) 0.50 mg
  6. Riboflavin (phosphate ester monosodium salt) 0.50 mg
  7. Niacin (niacinamide) 6 mg
  8. Pyridoxine (hydrochloride) 0.50 mg
  9. Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 0.0009 mg
  10. Folic acid 0.150 mg
  11. Iron (ferrous fumerate) 10 mg
  12. Zinc (zinc gluconate) 4.10 mg
  13. Copper (cupric gluconate) 0.56 mg
  14. Selenium (sodium selenate) 0.017 mg

This formulation is available as 1 gm powder in sachet for daily intake.

This preparation is mainly for the malnourished infants of 6 months and children up to 5 years of age to correct anemia, vitamin & mineral deficiency.

Dosage

Multivitamin & Multimineral (A-Z for infanrs & childrens) dosage

This multivitamin & multimineral preparation should be given infants & children after completion of 6 months of age upto 5 years, 1 gm sachat to be given daily mixed with usual foods. After mixing the powder, feeding should be completed within half an hour. To correct anemia, vitamin & mineral deficiency 60 sachets should be giver every child within 120 days. At a minimum interval of 6 months 60 sachets can be given repeatedly upto 5 years of age.

Side Effects

No significant side-effects.

Precaution

No more than 1 sachet to be given daily. This preparation should not be mixed with too hot (60°C) or too liquid food.

Contraindication

Multivitamin & Multimineral (A-Z for infanrs & childrens) must not be given in the first 6 months of age. The children severely malnourished or sick and admitted in the hospital also should not be given in the first week of treatment.

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