A to Z Multivitamins & Minerals

1. What FLORENCE A to Z is and what they are taken for
   2. Check before you take FLORENCE A to Z
   3. How to take FLORENCE A to Z
   4. Possible side effects
   5. How to store FLORENCE A to Z
2. 1. What FLORENCE A to Z are and what they are taken for:
   FLORENCE A to Z are a multivitamin and mineral supplement. They contain a
   combination of essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
   The human body requires a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and trace
   elements to perform crucial daily tasks such as releasing energy from food
   and repairing cell damage. During certain illnesses, your body either cannot
   get or cannot efficiently use all of the vitamins, minerals and trace elements itYour doctor, dietician or pharmacist will give you FLORENCE A to Z if your
   diet has not provided you with enough vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

The functions of the vitamins found in FLORENCE A to Z are:
Vitamin A Is essential for growth, maintenance of skin and mucous membranes such as the linings of the mouth, nose, lungs, digestive system, colon and for vision, particularly at night.
Vitamin D2 helps the body absorb calcium, potassium
and phosphorous, all of which are vital for healthy bones and teeth.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) is involved in the proper functioning of the heart muscles and for the release of energy from protein, fat and carbohydrate, needed for growth, normal appetite and digestion. Thiamin has also been shown to play a
vital role in the normal functioning of the nervous system.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Vitamin B 2 plays a key role in energy metabolism, and
is required for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates,
and proteins.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) helps protein metabolism, along with the maintenance of the nervous and immune systems.

Vitamin B 12 is often called the ‘red vitamin’ because it is required for regulating blood cells.

Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that plays an important role in maintaining the health of our cells, blood vessels and our resistance to infection. Vitamin C also helps bones, teeth, gums, skin and assists the absorption of iron from the blood.

Vitamin E is a highly effective antioxidant, helping to protect the body from the effects of free radicals. It also helps to maintain healthy skin and blood cells.

Biotin is needed for normal growth and development of the skin and hair, the maintenance of a healthy nervous system and the healthy functioning of bone
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Nicotinamide (also known as vitamin B3) is essential for a healthy nervous system.

Pantothenic acid plays a vital role in the process of releasing energy from foods, the role of fat metabolism and the provision of the immune system with antibodies.

Folic acid is required to regulate the growth of cells including red blood cells and protein synthesis

The main functions of the minerals and trace elements are:
Calcium is necessary for the formation of bones and teeth and plays a vital role in cell function, muscle contraction and in the nervous system.

Iron forms part of red blood cells which carry oxygen round the body.

Copper Is required for growth and forms part of enzymes involved in blood and bone formation.

Phosphorus is necessary for the formation of bones and has an important role in many varied chemical reactions in the body
Potassium is essential in muscle function and in the transmission of nerve impulses
Magnesium is essential for the formation of bones and teeth, and for the release of energy from food.
Zinc is required for growth and cell function, bone metabolism, taste, insulin production and the body’s immune system which fights infection.

Iodine Involved in functioning of the thyroid gland which regulates many of the metabolic processes in the body.

Manganese helps the body to utilise calcium and potassium and maintain the structure of cells.

Selenium helps to protect the cells and lipids from free radical damage.
Chromium Helps the body to use glucose by its action on insulin.
Molybdenum Is involved in the enzyme processes for protein metabolism.

2. Check before you take FLORENCE A to Z

Do not take:
• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of FLORENCE A to Z
• if you suffer from hypercalcaemia (high level of calcium in the blood)
• if you suffer from iron storage disorders such as bronzed diabetes
(haemochromatosis)
• if you are allergic to peanut or soya
Do not give FLORENCE A to Z to children aged under 12.

Before you are given FLORENCE A to Z tell your doctor, dietician or
pharmacist if:
• you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
• you are a smoker
• you have an asbestos related illness such as asbestosis
• you suffer from thyroid problems.
If any of the above applies to you, or if you are not sure, speak to your doctor
or pharmacist before taking FLORENCE A to Z.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken/used any of the
following medicines as they may interfere with FLORENCE A to Z:
• Phenytoin (used to treat epilepsy)
• Tetracycline antibiotics (used to treat infections) such as doxycycline and
minocycline.
Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken/used any other
medicines including other vitamin or mineral products medicines obtained
without a prescription.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
FLORENCE A to Z contain vitamin A, check with your doctor, dietician or
pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine during pregnancy.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine
whilst breast-feeding.

3. How to take FLORENCE A to Z

Adults and Elderly: One caplet per day or as prescribed by the doctor.
The caplet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.
Children: Do not give to children aged under 12.
What to do if you take more FLORENCE A to Z than you should
If you (or someone else) accidentally take too many tablets, you should tell
your doctor at once or contact the nearest accident and emergency
department.

If you forget to take FLORENCE A to Z
Do not worry. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible, unless it
is almost time to take the next dose (within 1-2 hours). Do not take a double
dose. Then go on as before.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not
everybody gets them.
FLORENCE A to Z may cause allergic reactions (such as rash), and problems
related to your stomach and intestines (such as feeling or being sick and
stomach pains).

5. How to store FLORENCE A to Z.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not take FLORENCE A to Z after the expiry date which is stated on the
carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month after EXP.
Do not store above 25ºC. Keep the blister in the outer carton in order to
protect from light.