2006-09-20 13:03:45 · 8 answers · asked by Paul W 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
No, absolutely not! Adult multivitamins are much too strong for a child and the level of vitamins/minerals in the vitamin can actually be toxic to a child's system and it could even result in death.
2006-09-20 13:05:50 · answer #1 · answered by Writer of Truth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children cannot handle too much iron, which is beefed up in adult vitamins. That is the main concern, but there are others. Check the levels and talk to your pharmacist about possibly cutting them in half.
2006-09-20 20:12:18 · answer #2 · answered by dbackbarb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because an adult's nutrition needs are different from a child's nutritional needs. Children need extra nutrients during key growth years whereas an adult doesnt need nearly as much nutrients as a child. Children need multivitamins for them and adults need theirs.
2006-09-20 20:12:14 · answer #3 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think one or two would cause any harm, but it is not recommended for long term use. Children and adults require different formulas
2006-09-20 20:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not at all ,thier bodies cant break down the vitamin potencies..give them children vitamins its the smart thing to do
2006-09-20 20:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be too much for them. when supplementing vitamins keep a close eye to their hydration. urine is going to resemble mountain dew, but if it's any darker increase water intake.
2006-09-20 20:08:33 · answer #6 · answered by Eryc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stick to child vitamins..the main danger..would be "iron"
2006-09-20 20:07:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not.
2006-09-20 20:06:27 · answer #8 · answered by Laura Renee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋