Poly-Vi-Flor

What Is Poly-Vi-Flor?

Poly-Vi-Flor (multivitamin, iron and fluoride supplement) is used as a supplement to the diet of infants and children who do not receive adequate fluoride through drinking water. Poly-Vi-Flor is also used to prevent tooth decay in people treated with radiation, which may cause dryness of the mouth and increased risk of tooth decay.

What Are Side Effects of Poly-Vi-Flor?

Common side effects of Poly-Vi-Flor include:

• stomach upset,
• nausea,
• constipation,
• headache, or
• weakness.

A rare side effect of Poly-Vi-Flor is tooth discoloration, which occurs mainly with large doses or long-term use of multivitamin with fluoride. Stop using Poly-Vi-Flor and tell your dentist or doctor immediately if you notice changes in the appearance of your teeth.

Poly-Vi-Flor may cause serious side effects including:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, and
• discolored teeth

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Poly-Vi-Flor

The dose of Poly-Vi-Flor is 1.0 mL daily or as prescribed. It may be dropped directly into mouth with 'Safti- Dropper,' or mixed with cereal, fruit juice, or other food.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Poly-Vi-Flor?

Poly-Vi-Flor may interact with other drugs or supplements. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Poly-Vi-Flor During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

It is unknown if Poly-Vi-Flor is harmful to a fetus. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Poly-Vi-Flor can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Additional Information

Our Poly-Vi-Flor (multivitamin, iron and fluoride supplement) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.