One-A-Day Men’S Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

Uses

This combination of vitamins and selected minerals is used to prevent or treat vitamin deficiency due to poor eating habits, problems that affect the body’s ability to absorb nutrition from food, or increased need for vitamins and minerals due to stress or illness. Vitamins are needed for the body to function well.This vitamin/mineral combination contains high levels of B vitamins (such as folic acid, niacin, B-1, B-2, B-6, and B-12) and vitamin C. It also contains other vitamins (A, D, and E) and minerals such as zinc. This medication does not contain iron and has only a small amount of calcium. It should not be used to treat “iron-poor” blood (anemia) or to prevent osteoporosis.

How to use One-A-Day Men’s Tablet

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. If stomach upset occurs, it may help to take this product with food.

Take this medication 2 to 3 hours before or after taking certain antibiotics (including tetracyclines, quinolones such as ciprofloxacin). The minerals in this product may interfere with the antibiotic, preventing it from being absorbed.

Side Effects

Nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, flushing and unpleasant taste may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

If your doctor has prescribed this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes, unusual weakness.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to any of its ingredients such as folic acid; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: low blood count (such as pernicious anemia, megaloblastic anemia, vitamin B-12 deficiency), high calcium levels, kidney disease, liver disease.

This medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 because of increased risk of some vitamins/minerals building up to harmful levels in the body.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

This drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug are: altretamine, cisplatin, levodopa, hydantoins (such as phenytoin), methotrexate, pyrimethamine.

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Overdose

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overuse may include: symptoms of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn’t stop, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes/skin), kidney disease (such as back pain, painful urination, change in amount of urine), bone pain, mental/mood changes, severe headache.

Keep all medical and lab appointments.

Remember that it is best to get your vitamins and minerals from healthy foods. Maintain a well-balanced diet and follow any dietary guidelines as directed by your doctor. B vitamins, including folic acid, are naturally found in leafy greens and other vegetables, and citrus fruits. You will also find folic acid in enriched grains such as bread, pasta and cereal.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

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One A Day Vitamin Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

Warnings:

If your brand of multivitamin contains iron, it is important to keep this product out of reach of children. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years. If overdose does occur, get medical help right away or call a poison control center.

Warnings:

If your brand of multivitamin contains iron, it is important to keep this product out of reach of children. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years. If overdose does occur, get medical help right away or call a poison control center.

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Uses

This medication is a multivitamin product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy. Vitamins are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health.

How to use One A Day Vitamin Tablet

Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily or as directed. Follow all directions on the product package, or take as directed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dosage. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.

Side Effects

Constipation, diarrhea, or upset stomach may occur. These effects are usually temporary and may disappear as your body adjusts to this medication. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

If your doctor has prescribed this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US –

In the US – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of its ingredients; or to soy/peanut found in some brands; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: use/abuse of alcohol, liver problems, stomach/intestinal problems (such as ulcer, colitis).

If your brand of multivitamin also contains folic acid, be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anemia) before taking it. Folic acid may affect certain laboratory tests for vitamin B12 deficiency without treating this anemia. Untreated vitamin B12 deficiency may result in serious nerve problems (such as peripheral neuropathy). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.

This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

If your brand of multivitamin also contains iron, avoid taking this product at the same time as antacids, bisphosphonates (for example, alendronate), levodopa, thyroid medications (for example, levothyroxine), or some antibiotics (for example, tetracyclines, quinolones such as ciprofloxacin). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about how long you should wait between doses and for help finding a dosing schedule that will work with all your medications.

If your brand of multivitamin also contains folic acid, be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you take certain anti-seizure drugs (including hydantoins such as phenytoin).

This medication may interfere with certain lab tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

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Overdose

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Keep all medical and lab appointments.

Some brands may also contain ingredients such as docusate. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about the ingredients in your brand.

This product is not a substitute for a proper diet. Remember that it is best to get your vitamins from healthy foods. Maintain a well-balanced diet and follow any dietary guidelines as directed by your doctor.

If you are taking this product on a prescribed schedule and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

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Ministry of Health

Almost all of us in our life
are taking any medications. The range of medicines is significant and
is constantly expanding. Medications require special attention when using them.
Many medicines should only be used as directed by a doctor,
who will give you advice on how to use them. But there are general rules
drugs, to name some of them.

If medicinal
drugs prescribed to be taken several times a day, then calculate the interval
between doses you need based on 24 hours:

– if medicine is needed
take 2 times a day, then the interval between doses will be 12 hours
(for example, at 8 am and 8 pm),

– if 3 times – then 8
hours (for example, at 7 o’clock
morning, 3 pm and 11 pm)

– if 4 times – interval
will be 6 hours (for example, 6 am, 12 noon, 6 pm and 24
nights).

– if an appointment is scheduled
medicines 1 time per day, then you need to take the drug every day at the same time
time.

Assortment of medicines
varied and in some cases it is possible to use the same
drug 1, 2 or 3 times a day, but it is important to observe the daily dosage.
Therefore, at the appointment with the doctor, tell him how it is more convenient for you and / or your child.
take medicine: 1, 2 or 3 times a day.

Any medicine needed
taken correctly: on an empty stomach, before, after or with meals, as indicated in
instructions.

Taking with food means taking medicine
while eating,

on an empty stomach – this is about half an hour before breakfast,

before meals – this is at least 30 – 40 minutes before meals,

after eating is
1.5 – 2 hours after eating.

If you are treating your throat with aerosols/gargles
and / or absorbable tablets, then within 1-2 hours after the procedure (or as
indicated in the instructions) it is advisable not to drink or eat.

Wash down the majority
drugs need clean non-carbonated water in a volume of at least 100 ml, that is
half a glass. In some cases, the volume of water can be at least 200-250 ml
(glass).

It is forbidden
drink tablets/capsules with tea, coffee, Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, sweet juices,
soda, alcoholic drinks.

If
the instructions do not indicate when to take the drug and how to take it
drink, it means that the reception is allowed at any time, but it would be more correct
done with water at room temperature.

If the tablet needs to be sucked, then it
can not be chewed, if it is indicated that you need to chew, then the pill is not worth it
to swallow. Most often you can’t
to divide the coated tablet and dragee, because the shell protects the medicine
from the action of the acidic environment of the stomach and / or protects the stomach from the action of the drug. If
there is no dividing strip on the tablet, then, most likely, it cannot be
break apart.

Undesirable
take several different pills at once. If it’s necessary, then take your medicine
with a break from 30 minutes to 1 hour.

At
taking enterosorbents (for example, activated charcoal) and any other tablets
the interval between their adoption should be at least 2 hours.

It is necessary to carry out
full course of treatment. Often people, having felt improvement, stop taking
drug. This is not true. But if you have any unwanted
(side) effect, you should consult your doctor about the possibility of further
its application.

Particular attention needs to be paid
taking medications
children, pregnant and lactating women, people over 65, drivers,
athletes.

For children, a wide range is now being produced.
assortment with children’s dosage forms and dosages.

Recall that it is necessary
strictly observe the rules for storing medicines (for example, in a cool place – until
18 degrees, in the refrigerator – from 2 to 8 degrees, some medicines cannot be frozen,
many medicines require storage in a dark, dry place) and their expiration dates.
Storage conditions and expiration date are indicated on the packaging of the medicinal product.

Before taking
medicinal product (and preferably before its purchase) must be carefully
read the instructions that came with it.

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