Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement (Blood Tonic)
Last reviewed June 2026
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This is a multivitamin and mineral supplement that combines iron, folic acid, and other essential vitamins and minerals to help your body build healthy blood and stay strong. It works by giving your body the nutrients it needs to produce red blood cells and support overall health.
Replenishes essential micronutrients by providing iron for haemoglobin synthesis, folic acid for DNA synthesis and erythropoiesis, and vitamins and minerals as cofactors for metabolic enzymes and cellular function. Restores nutritional deficiencies that impair oxygen transport, red blood cell production, and energy metabolism.
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For adults, take 1 to 2 tablets or 2 to 4 tablespoons of tonic (like Dr. Meyer's Multiron Blood Tonic) daily, preferably with food or after meals to reduce stomach upset. Taking it with a citrus fruit or orange juice helps your body absorb the iron better. Avoid taking it with tea, coffee, or milk as these reduce iron absorption.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it is almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for it.
Avoid taking this supplement with tetracycline or ciprofloxacin antibiotics as iron reduces their effectiveness — space them at least 2 hours apart. Antacids like aluminium hydroxide (used for ulcer) can reduce iron absorption, so take them at different times. Tea, coffee, and calcium-rich foods like milk can block iron absorption if taken together.
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Is it safe to take Iron; with your other drugs?
This supplement is generally safe and commonly recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding to prevent anaemia and support the baby's development, but always follow your doctor or midwife's recommended dosage.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so don't leave it in your car or near a window. Keep the container tightly closed to protect from humidity. Always keep it out of reach of children, as iron overdose in children can be very dangerous.
For information only — not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
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