What is Antioxidant A/C/E/Selenium: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Oct 24, 2024

Antioxidant A/C/E/Selenium overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Ace + Z, Aces, Aces Plus Zinc, Actical, Advanced Stress Formula Plus Zinc, Airborne, Allergy Formula, Apetigen Plus, B-50 Complex, Beelith, Bone Density Formula, BP FoliNatal Plus B, BP MultiNatal Plus, C-500, Cal-Citrate, Abatron, Aces Gold, Abatron AF, Able Eyes, A-Free Ultra Freeda, Actitrom-D, Actitrom, Actipochol Plus, Actiflovit, 50+ Companion Women's Multivitamin, A/G Pro

Generic Names:

  • Multi Vitamin/Minerals

Uses:

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

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antiacne, Antidote, Calcium Supplement, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin Combination, Antihyperlipidemic, Appetite Suppressant, Centrally Acting, Cartilaginous Defect Repair Agent, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Iron Supplement, Lipotrophic Combination, Magnesium Supplement, Mineral/Nutriceutical Combination, Nutriceutical, Probiotic, Vitamin/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin B Combination, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin Combination, Prenatal Formula

Forms:

  • Tablet, Long Acting Capsule, Capsule, Liquid, Chewable Tablet, Wafer, Powder, Liquid Filled Capsule, Long Acting Tablet, Powder for Suspension

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Antioxidant A/C/E/Selenium 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 Antioxidant A/C/E/Selenium come in

  • Tablet

  • Long Acting Capsule

  • Capsule

  • Liquid

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Wafer

  • Powder

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Powder for Suspension

What are common Antioxidant A/C/E/Selenium doses?

  • Bottle 60 tablets

How to take Antioxidant A/C/E/Selenium

  • 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.

  • You 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 your body and can be harmful.

  • Swallow the tablet, extended-release tablet, capsule, or liquid-filled capsule whole. Do not break, chew, or crush it.

  • 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 Antioxidant A/C/E/Selenium

  • 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.

  • Keep all medicine away from children.

  • It is generally not harmful if you miss a dose of a multivitamin. Take it as soon as you remember. Do not take 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.

Antioxidant A/C/E/Selenium 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).

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any single vitamin or multivitamin. Do not use this medicine if you are under 18 years old.

Antioxidant A/C/E/Selenium warnings

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Ask your doctor before using this medicine if you have heart disease, liver disease, kidney stones, an overactive thyroid gland. a bleeding disorder, or sarcoidosis. Tell your doctor if you smoke or drink alcohol regularly.

  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, ask your doctor what vitamins are best for you to use.

Antioxidant A/C/E/Selenium 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.

  • Ask your doctor before using this medicine if you have heart disease, liver disease, kidney stones, an overactive thyroid gland. a bleeding disorder, or sarcoidosis. Tell your doctor if you smoke or drink alcohol regularly.

  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, ask your doctor what vitamins are best for you to use.

  • 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.

Antioxidant A/C/E/Selenium side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Constipation or diarrhea

  • Loss of appetite, indigestion, or nausea

  • Staining of teeth

  • Tiredness

  • Bloody diarrhea.

  • Severe stomach pain or vomiting.

  • Nausea, heartburn, or upset stomach.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Loss of appetite, indigestion, or nausea

  • Staining of teeth

  • Constipation or diarrhea

  • Tiredness

  • Constipation or diarrhea.

  • Loss of appetite or bad taste in your mouth.

  • Nausea, heartburn, or upset stomach.

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