What is Airborne Kids: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Oct 24, 2024

Airborne Kids overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Ace + Z, Aces, Aces Plus Zinc, Advanced Calcium Formula, Advanced Stress Formula Plus Zinc, Airborne, Airborne Kids, AquADEKs, Azesco, Basic's Women's Multivitamin Health Formula, Calcet Citrate Creamy Bites, Calcium Plus, Caltrate Plus, Cardi-Rite, Bugs Bunny Complete, Children's Chewable Vite with Iron, Children's Chewable Vite, Children's Chewable Vitamins With Iron, Children's Chewable Vitamins + Iron, Children's Chewable Vitamins, Children's Chewable Vitalets, Children's Chewable Multivitamins, Cerovite Jr., Children's Cerovite Jr., Animal Shapes Plus Iron, Animal Shapes, Alive! Gummies

Generic Names:

  • Multivitamin Gummies Adult

Uses:

  • Multivitamins with minerals are given to people who need more vitamins and minerals in their diet., Multivitamins are given to children who need more vitamins in their diet.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antiacne, Antidote, Calcium Supplement, Magnesium Supplement, Mineral Combination, Mineral Supplement, Nutriceutical, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin/Fluoride Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Iron Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Fluoride/Iron Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Nutriceutical Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin Combination, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin Combination, Prenatal Formula, Fluoride Supplement, Vitamin/Fluoride/Iron Combination, Pediatric Formula

Forms:

  • Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid, Long Acting Tablet, Liquid Filled Capsule, Spray, Packet, Capsule

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Airborne Kids used for?

What form(s) does Airborne Kids come in

  • Tablet

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Liquid

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Spray

  • Packet

  • Capsule

What are common Airborne Kids doses?

  • Bottle 42 tablets chewable

How to take Airborne Kids

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Swallow the capsule or tablet whole, unless the directions say you can break, crush, or chew the vitamin. Some tablets have a special coating and should not be chewed. Chewable tablets should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.

  • Measure the oral liquid vitamins with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, medicine dropper, or medicine cup. You may mix the liquid with food.

  • For spray vitamins: Spray the liquid directly into your mouth, on the inside of your cheek. Wait 30 seconds before swallowing.

  • Your child needs to chew the chewable tablet before swallowing. Drink one cup (8 ounces) of liquid to help swallow the tablet after chewing.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The oral liquid may be mixed with food.

What to do if you miss a dose of Airborne Kids

  • If a dose is missed, you can take it when you remember.

  • It is generally not harmful if you miss a dose of a multivitamin.

  • It is generally not harmful to miss a dose of a multivitamin. Use it as soon as you remember. Do not use two doses at one time.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

Airborne Kids contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to a vitamin, multivitamin, or any mineral (such as fluoride, calcium, iron, zinc, and others).

  • Your child should not use this medicine if he has had an allergic reaction to any single vitamin or multivitamin.

Airborne Kids warnings

  • Vitamin supplements can sometimes make the stool darker and the urine dark yellow. This is normal.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease. You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). Talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, check with your doctor. It is very important during this time to take the right vitamins in the right amounts.

  • You should not use more of this medicine than your doctor has ordered or more than the label on the bottle recommends. Certain vitamins can build up in the body and may cause harm.

  • You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • Tell your doctor if your child has heart disease, liver disease, kidney stones, or an overactive thyroid gland. Make sure your doctor knows if your child has a bleeding disorder or a condition called sarcoidosis.

  • Your child should not use more of a multivitamin than your doctor has ordered or more than the package label recommends. Some vitamins can build up in the body and can be harmful.

  • This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if your child has a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). If your child has this condition, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

  • Multivitamins can turn urine bright yellow and stools a darker color. This is normal.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

Airborne Kids interactions

  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, check with your doctor. It is very important during this time to take the right vitamins in the right amounts.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease. You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). Talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

  • You should not use more of this medicine than your doctor has ordered or more than the label on the bottle recommends. Certain vitamins can build up in the body and may cause harm.

  • Vitamin supplements can sometimes make the stool darker and the urine dark yellow. This is normal.

  • Talk with your child's doctor before using a multivitamin if your child is also using a blood thinner such as aspirin or Coumadin®.

  • This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if your child has a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). If your child has this condition, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

  • Multivitamins can turn urine bright yellow and stools a darker color. This is normal.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

  • You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • Your child should not use more of a multivitamin than your doctor has ordered or more than the package label recommends. Some vitamins can build up in the body and can be harmful.

Airborne Kids side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Tiredness

  • Loss of appetite, indigestion, or nausea

  • Staining of teeth

  • Constipation or diarrhea

  • Bloody diarrhea.

  • Severe stomach pain, or vomiting.

  • Nausea, heartburn, or upset stomach.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Tiredness

  • Constipation or diarrhea

  • Loss of appetite, indigestion, or nausea

  • Staining of teeth

  • Loss of appetite, bad taste in the mouth.

  • Nausea, heartburn, or upset stomach.

  • Constipation, diarrhea.