What is Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Children's Chewable Vitamins With Iron, Animal Shapes Plus Iron, Children's Chewable Vitamins + Iron, UpSpring baby iron + immunity, Vitamins w/Iron Children's, Vitamins w/Iron Children's, Vitamins w/Iron Children's, Multi-Delyn w/Iron, Quality Choice Children's Chewable Vitamins w/Iron, Flintstones w/Iron, Enfamil Poly-Vi-Sol w/Iron

Generic Names:

  • Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron

Uses:

  • Supplies your child's body with vitamins and iron when your child is not getting enough vitamins and iron from the daily diet.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Vitamin/Iron Combination, Pediatric Formula

Forms:

  • Liquid, Chewable Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron used for?

What form(s) does Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron come in?

  • Liquid

  • Chewable Tablet

What are common Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron dosages?

  • Bottle 50ML of 11MG/ML

Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron images - What does Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron look like?

  • Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron
    50ml of 11mg/ml bottle

How to take Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron

  • Your child's doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not give more medicine or give it more often than your child's doctor tells you to.

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

  • Use the dropper that comes with the oral liquid to measure your child's dose. You may place the dropper directly into your child's mouth with the tip against the inside of the cheek. You may also mix the medicine with milk, fruit juice, cereal, or other food.

  • Use the dropper that comes with the oral liquid to measure your child's dose. You may place the dropper directly into your child's mouth with the tip against the inside of the cheek. You may also mix the medicine with milk, fruit juice, cereal, or other food.

  • Your child's doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not give more medicine or give it more often than your child's doctor tells you to.

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

What to do if you miss a dose of Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron

  • Keep all medicine away from children and never share your child's medicine with anyone.

  • Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

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

Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron contraindications - Who shouldn't take Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron?

  • You should not give this medicine to your child if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to any single vitamin, multivitamin, or iron.

Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron warnings

  • Some vitamins can make the stool darker in color and turn the urine bright yellow. This is normal.

  • Some forms of this medicine might have enough iron to poison a small child. Be very careful to keep this medicine out of the reach of children. If a child does swallow too much of this medicine, call a doctor or poison control center right away.

Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron interactions & what to avoid when taking Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron

  • Some vitamins can make the stool darker in color and turn the urine bright yellow. This is normal.

  • Tell your child's doctor if your child is taking any other medicine that has iron.

Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron side effects - How does Poly-Vi-Sol/Iron make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Constipation or diarrhea.

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