Precautions
Product contains iron, which can be harmful to children if taken in large doses.
There is enough iron in this package to seriously harm a child.
Keep out of reach of children.
If taking other supplements, read label, since supplements may contain the same ingredient.
Do not exceed recommended daily dose/amount.
Centrum Junior Complete contains iron. Oral iron preparations may aggravate existing peptic ulcer, regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. Oral iron preparations can impair the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. Antacids given concomitantly with iron compounds decrease iron absorption.
Supplied
Each round tablet, engraved “animal imprint” on both sides, contains: vitamin A (as acetate) 1000 IU, vitamin E (dl-α-tocopheryl acetate) 10 IU, vitamin C (37.5 mg from ascorbic acid; 37.5 mg from sodium ascorbate) 75 mg, folic acid 0.1 mg, vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) 1 mg, vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 1 mg, niacinamide 10 mg, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl) 1 mg, vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 2 µg, vitamin D 400 IU, biotin 30 µg, pantothenic acid (calcium d-pantothenate) 5 mg, calcium (calcium carbonate) 250 mg, iodine (potassium iodide) 0.15 mg, iron (carbonyl iron) 5 mg, magnesium 50 mg, copper (cupric sulfate) 0.5 mg and zinc (zinc oxide) 3 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: ascorbyl palmitate, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, cornstarch, dibasic calcium phosphate, flavours, gelatin, hydrogenated palm oil, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, modified food starch, mono and diglycerides, polydextrose, silicon dioxide, sodium ascorbate, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbic acid, stearic acid, sucrose and xylitol. Energy: 9.8 kJ (2.4 kcal). Bottles of 60, assorted flavours and colours.
Contraindications
Centrum Junior Complete: In the presence of hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, hemolytic anemia.
Indications
For use as a nutritional supplement for children.
Dosage
Children 4-12 years: Chew 1 tablet daily with food. Take a few hours before or a few hours after taking other medications.
Overdose
For management of a suspected drug overdose, CPhA recommends that you contact your regional Poison Control Centre. See the eCPS Directories section for a list of Poison Control Centres.
In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
