Multivitamin & Multimineral [A-Z for infanrs & childrens]

Indications

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.

Pharmacology

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

Dosage And Administration

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.

Contraindications

This preparation 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.

Side Effects

No significant side-effects.

Pregnancy And Lactation

No data found

Precautions And Warnings

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

Therapeutic Class

Multi-vitamin & Multi-mineral combined preparations.