MULTIVITAMIN

Supplement to diet that contains various vitamins, usually A, B₁, B₂, B₃, C, D₃

Dosage Forms

Tablet

British Pharmaceutical Codex 1973 (BPC 73) formula

Uses

  • Vitamin supplementation

Dose and Duration

Adult: 3 tablets once daily

Child >5 years: 2 tablets once daily

Child <5 years: 1 tablets once daily

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Patient Instructions

  • Take with food

Pregnancy

  • Can be used

Breast-feeding

  • Can be used

⚠️ Caution

  • In cases of real deficiency, multivitamin tablets do not have much effect. Sufficient amounts of the specific vitamins needed should be used