Hematogen Forte and Nilstat Drops

• Generic Name: multivitamin with iron
• Dosage Forms: capsule, gelatin coated
• Other Brand Names:

  Fero-Folic 500, Theragran Hematinic, Ultra Enerforce

Multivitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.

Iron is normally found in foods like red meat. In the body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

Multivitamins with iron are used to provide vitamins and iron that are not taken in through the diet. They are also used to treat iron or vitamin deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, and many other conditions.

Multivitamin and iron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: nystatin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bio-Statin, Mycostatin

Nystatin belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. The dry powder, lozenge (pastille), and liquid forms of this medicine are used to treat fungus infections in the mouth.

Nystatin is available only with your doctor's prescription.