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Therapeutic indications
Special warnings and precautions for use
Undesirable effects

Components:

Minerals, Iron

Medically reviewed by Kovalenko Svetlana Olegovna, PharmD. Last updated on 26.06.2023

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Centrum Liquid
Therapeutic indications
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.

Treating or preventing low levels of vitamins, Iron (Centrum Liquid), and Minerals (Centrum Liquid) in the body. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Centrum Liquid is a vitamin, Iron (Centrum Liquid), and mineral supplement. It works by providing extra vitamins and Minerals (Centrum Liquid) to the body when you do not get enough from your diet.

  • Do not take large doses of vitamins while you use Centrum Liquid unless your doctor tells you to.
  • Centrum Liquid may discolor the stools. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
  • Centrum Liquid has Iron (Centrum Liquid) in it. Iron (Centrum Liquid) overdose is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years old. In case of an overdose, call a doctor or right away.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Centrum Liquid while you are pregnant. It is not known if Centrum Liquid is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Centrum Liquid, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.


Special warnings and precautions for use
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

Use Centrum Liquid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Take Centrum Liquid by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
  • Take Centrum Liquid with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
  • Do not take an antacid within 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take Centrum Liquid.
  • Avoid taking Centrum Liquid with dairy products; they may interfere with the absorption of the Iron (Centrum Liquid) in Centrum Liquid.
  • Many medicines (eg, used for infection, high blood pressure, low blood platelet levels, osteoporosis, thyroid problems) should not be taken at the same time as Centrum Liquid; their effectiveness may be decreased. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your dose of Centrum Liquid should be separated from your dose of any of your other medicines.
  • If you miss a dose of Centrum Liquid, 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 Centrum Liquid.

Undesirable effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; dark or discolored stools; diarrhea; nausea; stomach upset; vomiting.

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); black, tarry stools; blood in the vomit; persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; stomach pain or cramping.

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.

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