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Vitamins and minerals

Multiple micronutrient powder

Also sold as: MixMe, Sprinkles

No prescription neededVitamins and minerals

Comes as:SachetPowder

Usual adult dose

Vitamins and minerals

Multiple micronutrient powder

Also sold as: MixMe, Sprinkles

No prescription neededVitamins and minerals

Comes as:SachetPowder

Usual adult dose

Usually for children 6 to 23 months: mix one sachet into a small portion of soft food that is ready to eat and not hot, once a day or as the health worker advises. Do not add it to drinks or to food while cooking. Do not give at the same time as iron syrup unless told to.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

dark stools
mild loose stools
change in food colour

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

severe allergic reaction
a child swallowing many sachets (emergency)

Do not take it, or take care, if

Children already receiving iron syrup or drops (ask the health worker)
Thalassaemia or iron overload
Severe acute malnutrition being treated with therapeutic food (not needed)

Interactions

No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.

Pregnancy

Not established

Not established. Ask your doctor before using it in pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant.

Generic alternatives

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

MultivitaminNo prescription needed

Check with my other medicines

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.