What is Certavite Senior/Antioxidant: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Certavite Senior/Antioxidant overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Ace + Z, Aces, Aces Plus Zinc, Advanced Calcium Formula, Advanced Stress Formula Plus Zinc, Airborne, Airborne Kids, Antioxidant Formula, AquADEKs, Azesco, Bugs Bunny Complete, Calcet Citrate Creamy Bites, Calcium Plus, Caltrate Plus, Basic's Women's Multivitamin Health Formula

Generic Names:

  • Vitamins/Minerals

Uses:

  • Multivitamins with minerals are given to people who need more vitamins and minerals 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

Forms:

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

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Certavite Senior/Antioxidant used for?

Thera-M is a multivitamin and nutriceutical capsule. It is indicated for the treatment of nutritional deficiency caused by poor diet. Thera-M may also be used during pregnancy as a dietary supplement. It works by boosting vitamin and mineral levels in the body.Thera-M is indicated for use by adults and is available as a capsule.

What form(s) does Certavite Senior/Antioxidant come in

  • Tablet

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Liquid

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Spray

  • Packet

  • Capsule

What are common Certavite Senior/Antioxidant doses?

  • Bottle 60 Tablets

  • Bottle 90 Tablets

How to take Certavite Senior/Antioxidant

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

What to do if you miss a dose of Certavite Senior/Antioxidant

  • 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.

Certavite Senior/Antioxidant 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).

Certavite Senior/Antioxidant 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.

Certavite Senior/Antioxidant 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.

Certavite Senior/Antioxidant side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Tiredness

  • Loss of appetite, indigestion, or nausea

  • Staining of teeth

  • Constipation or diarrhea

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Tiredness

  • Constipation or diarrhea

  • Loss of appetite, indigestion, or nausea

  • Staining of teeth

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