Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C

Pronunciation: VYE-ta-min A/VYE-ta-min D/VYE-ta-min C
Generic Name: Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C
Brand Name: Examples include Tri-Vitaminand Tri-Vi-Sol

Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C is used for:

Treating vitamin deficiency in infants.

Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C is a vitamin combination. It works by providing vitamin A, D, and C to the body.

Do NOT use Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C:

Some medical conditions may interact with Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Acitretin because it may increase the risk of Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C's side effects

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C:

Use Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.


• Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C may be mixed with formula, fruit juice, cereal, or other food.


• Shake well before each use.


• Use the dropper that comes with Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.


• If you miss a dose of Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C.

Important safety information:

• Do not take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.


• Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 6 months old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C is not approved for use in adults. If you become pregnant while taking Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C while you are pregnant. It is not known if Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C:

Store Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store in original packaging until just before use. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Vitamin A/Vitamin D/Vitamin C. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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