multivitamins plus iron

Multivitamins plus iron

Dose: 1 ml PO

Frequency: Q Day

Indications: This preparation is generally used to supplement low birth weight infants during the first six months of life. See comments about vitamin and iron requirements for low birth weight infants.

Vitamin or Mineral	Vitamins or Minerals per ml	% US RDA
Vitamin A	1500 IU	100
Vitamin D	400 IU	100
Vitamin E	5 IU	100
Vitamin C	35 mg	100
Thiamine (vitamin B₁)	0.5 mg	100
Riboflavin (vitamin B₂)	0.6 mg	100
Niacin	8 mg	100
Vitamin B₆	0.4 mg	100
Vitamin B₁₂	1.5 mcg	75
_Iron	10 mg	100

Toxicity: Excessive levels should not develop following the above dosing recommendations. Only fat soluble vitamins appear to have the potential for toxicity. See toxicity associated with fat soluble vitamins and iron (ferrous sulfate). .

Preparation: Multivitamin preparation plus iron (Vi-Daylin multivitamins plus iron) is available in a 50 ml bottle with a calibrated dropper.

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