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Escavite is a multivitamin with 17 essential vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, C, D, E, B1, B2, B6 and B12 as well as folic acid, niacin, biotin, pantothenic acid, iron, magnesium , zinc, copper and fluoride.
1. What effect does Escavite have?
Escavite is a combination of vitamins, iron and fluoride. It is used in children to treat or prevent a deficiency caused by a poor diet or low levels of fluoride in drinking water and other sources. Vitamins and iron are important components of the body and help us to have a good health. Fluoride is used to prevent tooth decay.
2. How to use Escavite
Chew Escavite thoroughly and swallow as directed by your doctor, usually once daily after brushing your teeth. If your child cannot safely chew and swallow Escavite tablets, consult a doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Escavite is best taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. If you have an upset stomach, you can take Escavite with food. Avoid taking antacids, tea products, milk or coffee within 2 hours before or after taking Escavite because they have the risk of reducing the effectiveness of the medicine.
Fluoride in chewable tablets can be absorbed directly into the teeth during and after chewing, as well as absorbed into the body from the stomach. Therefore, it is best not to eat, drink or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes after taking Escavite.
Use Escavite regularly to achieve optimal treatment effect. To help with better memory and adherence, patients should take Escavite at the same time each day and do not take more than the prescribed dose.
Thuốc Escavite được sử dụng ở trẻ em để điều trị hoặc ngăn ngừa sự thiếu hụt Fluoride, từ đó hạn chế tình trạng sâu răng.
3. Drug interactions
Drug interactions can change the way Escavite works or increase the risk of serious unwanted effects.
Patients should keep a list of all products in use (including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and herbal products) and share it with their doctor or pharmacist. Patients should not stop, start, or change the dosage of any of the above medications without their doctor's prescription.
Escavite may interfere with your body's ability to absorb certain medications, especially if the patient takes them at the same time. These drugs include levodopa, quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), tetracycline antibiotics (such as doxycycline, minocycline), thyroid medications (such as levothyroxine), and osteoporosis medications (bisphosphonates such as alendronate). Patients should ask their doctor or pharmacist how long to wait between doses and when to take Escavite.
4. Side effects of drugs and precautions for use
4.1 Undesirable effects
Possible side effects include: Stomach upset, constipation or nausea. If any of these effects persist or become more severe, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Iron can cause the patient's stool to turn black, which is not a harmful effect. If the patient's teeth are mottled or yellow, tell your dentist or doctor as this may be the result of too much fluoride. Very serious allergic reactions to the use of Escavite are very rare. However, patients or family members should seek immediate medical help if they notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: Rash, difficulty breathing, itching, or swelling (especially especially face, tongue, throat), severe dizziness. The above is not a complete list of all undesirable effects that may occur when using Escavite. If you notice signs of other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist for specific instructions
4.2 Precautions while using Escavite
Before taking Escavite, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of its ingredients; or if you are allergic to any other medications.
Before using Escavite, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.
Escavite may contain aspartame. If a patient has phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires limiting or avoiding aspartame (or phenylalanine) in the diet, consult your doctor or pharmacist so that Escavite can be used. safely.
Before surgery, patients should tell their treating doctor or dentist about all products they are using (including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal products).
Escavite is not generally used in adults. Therefore, it is not used during pregnancy or lactation. Patients should consult their doctor if they have any questions about this product.
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Reference source: Webmd.com, DailyMed
