Question 1

What is Vitamins used for?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin deficiency, tiredness and weakness from poor nutrition, body weakness, boosting immune system, poor appetite, recovery after illness, pregnancy nutritional support, general body maintenance

Question 2

How do you take Vitamins?

Accepted Answer

For most multivitamin tablets like Albevite, take 1 tablet once daily, preferably with food so your body absorbs it better. Syrups like Archivite or De-Shalom are usually taken 1-2 teaspoonfuls (5-10ml) once or twice daily. Always follow the instructions on the pack or what your pharmacist tells you.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Mild stomach upset or nausea (especially when taken on an empty stomach), change in urine colour to bright yellow (this is normal and harmless — it's from Vitamin B2), mild constipation or loose stool, slight metallic taste in the mouth

Question 4

Who should not take Vitamins?

Accepted Answer

People who are allergic to any ingredient in the specific multivitamin product, people with conditions like haemochromatosis (a condition where the body stores too much iron) should avoid iron-containing vitamins, and anyone with kidney problems should be careful with vitamins containing potassium or certain minerals — talk to your pharmacist or doctor first.

Question 5

Is Vitamins safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Multivitamins are generally safe and often recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but make sure you use a prenatal formula and consult your doctor — avoid products with high-dose Vitamin A as too much can harm the baby.

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