Abidec Multivitamin Drops for Babies and Children 25ml

Description

Abidec Multivitamin Drops provide seven vitamins, including vitamins A, D and C, in a small once-daily oral dose for babies and children from birth to 12 years of age. Sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Vitamins per 0.6ml	Vitamin A (as retinol palmitate) 1333 IU, vitamin D (ergocalciferol) 400 IU, vitamin B1 0.4mg, vitamin B2 0.8mg, vitamin B6 0.8mg, nicotinamide 8mg, vitamin C 40mg
Format	Oral liquid drops with a dosing syringe
Age	From birth to 12 years
Dose	Under 1 year: 0.3ml once daily. 1 to 12 years: 0.6ml once daily
Allergens	Contains refined peanut oil (arachis oil) and sugar (sucrose)
Pack	25ml bottle
Storage	Store below 25°C, upright in the original carton and away from direct sunlight. Use within 4 weeks of opening

Who it is for

Babies and children from birth to 12 years whose diet may not supply enough vitamins.
Parents who prefer a measured once-daily liquid dose to a tablet or chewable.

Not suitable for: Do not give it to a child who is allergic to any of the ingredients. It contains refined peanut oil (arachis oil), so do not give it to a child with a peanut allergy. Do not exceed the stated dose, and do not give it alongside another vitamin A or vitamin D product without advice. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist first if your child has an underlying medical condition or is taking any other medication.

How to use

Read the label and the enclosed leaflet before use.
Draw up the correct dose with the syringe supplied: 0.3ml for a child under 1 year, or 0.6ml for a child aged 1 to 12 years.
Place the drops directly on the back of the tongue. Give one dose each day.
Wash the syringe after each use (not in a steam steriliser), dry it thoroughly and keep it in a clean, dry place. Use it with this product only.
Reseal the bottle with its original cap and use the contents within 4 weeks of opening.

Frequently asked questions

How much Abidec should I give my baby?

Children under 1 year: one 0.3ml dose daily. Children aged 1 to 12 years: one 0.6ml dose daily. Do not exceed the stated dose.

Which vitamins does it contain?

Each 0.6ml dose contains vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, nicotinamide and vitamin C. The amounts are in the key facts table above.

Can it be given from birth?

Yes. It is suitable from birth to 12 years, at the dose for the child's age.

Does it contain allergens?

It contains refined peanut oil (arachis oil) and sugar (sucrose). Do not give it to a child with a peanut allergy.

How long does a bottle last once opened?

Use the contents within 4 weeks of opening. Keep the bottle upright in its original carton, below 25°C and away from direct sunlight.

Safety and storage

Do not exceed the stated dose.
Contains refined peanut oil (arachis oil) and sugar (sucrose).
Store below 25°C, upright in the original carton and away from direct sunlight. Use within 4 weeks of opening.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.

This is a medicine. Always read the label and the enclosed leaflet before use. Do not exceed the stated dose. If you are unsure whether it is right for your child, speak to a pharmacist or doctor.