Centrum Side Effects – Causes and Effects

By
Frank K. Norman, Pharmacologist
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Category: Vitamin and Mineral Combinations

Drug Name: Centrum

General Usage: Vitamin and Mineral Combinations

Brief Info about Centrum in Drug:

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Generic name of this medicine is Multivitamins with Minerals. It is sold under some brand names like Formula B Plus & Centrum.

It is used to prevent or cure low levels of minerals and vitamins in the body. Centrum is a combination of both vitamins & minerals. It acts by giving an extra amount of minerals & vitamins to the body when you do not get an appropriate amount of them through diet.

Centrum Side Effects Explained Better:

Drugs are considered to be helpful for human beings because they are used to treat a variety of syndromes or diseases but they can also be very injurious to health simultaneously if they are used improperly, taking it in a huge amount or minute dosages. Drugs cause side effects besides their desired effects. Modern medical technology can also be harmful for human being but this effect is not limited to health.

Look at the side effects caused by overdose, prolonged use of drugs & drug interactions. Frequent and infrequent side effects are also mentioned below-

Frequent Centrum Side Effects (Commonly Seen)-

No common side effects have been seen so far while using this drug. If you have an unusual feeling or you notice some new symptoms that have not been perceived, don’t ignore them and run to your medical healthcare professional without delay or any hospital near to your home promptly.

Infrequent Centrum Side Effects (Professional Point of View)-

 Signs of allergic reactions-

  • Rash
  • Itching
  • Hives
  • Swelling of the mouth, tongue, face or lips
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Tightness in the chest

These adverse effects are merely noticed by a fraction of people.  As you feel above listed allergic symptoms, get medical emergency at the earliest.

Centrum Overdose Side Effects (Require Immediate Medical Attention)-

Different people react differently to medicine overdose. New born babies, aged people and children are more likely to develop serious side effects as compared to adults.

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Do not use large doses of vitamins while you take Centrum unless your medical healthcare provider tells you to.

Centrum Drug Interaction Side Effects (Due to Reaction with Other drugs)-

Drug interaction is a reaction between drug-drug, drug-herbal products, drug-food, drug- tobacco or drug- alcohol etc due to which the outcome of a particular medicine is altered when it is taken with drug, tobacco, alcohol or with some other foods results in unpleasant effects. So it is essential to notify your doctor about all medications that are being used by you to be on the safer side.

Look at the drugs that may interact with Centrum-

  • Acitretin
  • Anticoagulants (such as- warfarin)

Risk of above listed drugs’ side effects may be increased by Centrum

  • Levodopa
  • Penicillamine

Effectiveness of Levodopa & Penicillamine may be decreased by Centrum.

Centrum Prolonged Use Side Effects (When Used for Longer Periods)-

If a doctor recommends a medicine for life-long, you may notice some undesired effects because your body gets used to it & becomes fully dependent on the medicine at last over the time. When prescribed quantity of medicine is adjusted by a physician, you may experience some side effects. So, it is important to meet your doctor regularly to be on the safer side.