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I think I feed my kids well. Do kids really need extra vitamins and minerals in their diet?
Everyone needs vitamins and minerals. They help release energy from our food and are important for muscles, bones, blood and other vital tissues. Without them, we simply can’t maintain good health and normal growth. Since our bodies don’t store all essential vitamins and minerals, some have to be replenished regularly. And in the active, growing years of childhood, kids may need certain vitamins and minerals replenished every day. Unfortunately, our eating habits don’t guarantee that we always get the vitamins and minerals we need from food alone. Multiple vitamins serve as a supplement to help fill vitamin and mineral gaps when diet is not enough.
What are the benefits of the different vitamins and minerals?
Here’s an at-a-glance chart that describes the vitamins and minerals in FlintstonesTM Multivitamins. You can read more about them here and see which appear in our various FlintstonesTM formulas.
| VITAMIN | ROLE |
| Vitamin A | It is important to make sure our bodies have enough of Vitamin A as it helps with a wide range of functions including maintaining normal eyesight, healthy skin and immune function. |
| Vitamin A as beta-carotene | It is important to make sure our bodies have enough of Vitamin A as it helps with a wide range of functions including maintaining normal eyesight, healthy skin and immune function. |
| Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid and Biotin | B Vitamins help to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients. |
| Vitamin B12 | Essential for normal growth of body as well as maintaining blood formation. Plant foods have no Vitamin B12, so vegetarians need to ensure they get enough of this vitamin. |
| Folic Acid | Folic acid (or folate), also known as Vitamin B9, plays a role in promoting normal red blood cell formation and making and repairing damage to DNA, the genetic material in all cells. |
| Vitamin C | Unlike most animals, our bodies are unable to make Vitamin C, so it must be added to our diets. Vitamin C is an antioxidant for good health and helps to maintain the body’s immune function. |
| Vitamin E | Vitamin E is an antioxidant and also has a role in immune function. |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D deficiency is common among Canadians due to limited sunlight exposure and diet intake. Making sure we get enough Vitamin D helps the body to get enough calcium to grow strong bones and teeth. It also has a role in supporting the immune system. |
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| Zinc | Zinc participates in diverse functions in the body including maintenance of healthy skin and immune function. |
| Iron | Iron in the blood helps transport oxygen throughout the body and is used in blood formation. |
| Calcium | Calcium provides structure to bones and teeth and is important for bone health. It plays an important role in muscle contraction and the transmission of nerve impulses. |
| Iodine | Iodine is best known for keeping the thyroid gland healthy. Thyroid gland is located in the neck and helps to control hormones and how energy is used. |
Can you explain the differences between your formulas?
The at-a-glance chart below is a quick guide to our FlintstonesTM formulas. See full descriptions here.
| FORMULAS | CHARACTERISTICS |
| FlintstonesTM Complete | FlintstonesTM Complete chewable multivitamin and mineral supplements contain Vitamin D and Calcium to help in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. |
| FlintstonesTM Gummies Complete | Three great flavours — FlintstonesTMGummies Complete – cherry, orange, raspberry Fun shapes of Fred, Dino and Pebbles. |
| FlintstonesTM Active Kids® Gummies | FlintstonesTM Active Kids® Gummies are a complete kids' multivitamin with Calcium and extra Vitamin D* to help in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. *vs. FlintstonesTM Gummies Complete. |
| FlintstonesTM Plus Iron | FlintstonesTM Plus Iron contains iron, which helps to form red blood cells. Great-tasting fruit flavours and fun character shapes. |
| FlintstonesTM With Extra C | Helps support: immune function with Vitamin A, eyesight with Vitamin A, the body's ability to metabolize nutrients with Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin. Helps with the maintenance and development of bones and teeth with Vitamin D. |
| FlintstonesTM Gummies Plus Immunity Support | Support immune health with Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Zinc*. Support eye health with Vitamin A* * helps to support immune function; helps support eye health |
What are antioxidants?
Every day you’re exposed to cell-damaging molecules (called “free radicals”) generated by pollution, smoke, sunlight and even your own body when you work out hard or convert food to energy. Antioxidants, such as Vitamins C and E, can help neutralize these free radicals and maintain a certain balance. Diets high in vegetables and fruits are good sources of antioxidants.
Can chewables be swallowed?
Chewables should be chewed or crushed under your supervision.
Flintstones™ Plus Iron and Flintstones™ Complete:
- For children three years and older. Chew one tablet daily with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.
Flintstones™ with Extra C:
- For children three years and older. Chew one tablet daily.
To be sure this product is right for you, always read and follow the label.
What’s the recommended dose for Flintstones™ Vitamins for my kids?
Always check dosage printed on the package.
Flintstones™ Plus Iron and Flintstones™ Complete:
- For children three years and older. Chew one tablet daily with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.
Flintstones™ with Extra C:
- For children three years and older. Chew one tablet daily.
Flintstones™ Active Kids® Gummies:
- For children 3 years and older. Chew one gummy daily. Take with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.
Flintstones™ Gummies Complete:
- For children three years: Chew one gummy daily. For children four years and older: Chew two gummies daily. Take with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
Flintstones™ Gummies Plus Immunity Support:
- For children and adolescents 4 to 13 years. Chew two gummies daily. Take with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
When’s the best time of day to take FlintstonesTM Vitamins?
If you have any concerns or questions, please speak to your health care professional before taking the product.
How long will vitamins stay in their system and be absorbed?
The body is able to absorb as much of the water-soluble vitamins as needed (all B and C vitamins) and the excess amounts are excreted through the urine. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D and E) are stored in fat cells and in the liver. When there aren’t enough vitamins in the diet, the body will automatically absorb more from the supplements.
Can my child take FlintstonesTM Vitamins with other vitamin supplements?
Talk to a health care professional about taking other supplements along with FlintstonesTM Vitamins.
What flavours do FlintstonesTM Vitamins come in?
Flintstones™ Plus Iron: Cherry, grape, orange and tangerine
Flintstones™ Complete: Apricot, cherry, grape, orange, peach and tangerine
Flintstones™ with Extra C: Cherry, grape, orange, and tangerine
Flintstones™ Active Kids® Gummies: Blueberry, orange and strawberry
Flintstones™ Gummies Plus Immunity Support: cherry, orange, raspberry
Flintstones™ Gummies Complete: cherry, orange, raspberry
Do Flintstones™ Vitamin products contain gluten?
According to the Flintstones™ Vitamin product labels, gluten is not listed as a medicinal or non-medicinal ingredient. As raw materials for each product are sourced from various suppliers, Bayer Inc. cannot guarantee that an excipient or, or chemical used in, the manufacture of Flintstones™ Vitamin products has not come into contact with gluten at some stage. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that Flintstones™ Vitamin products are completely free of gluten".
What are the ingredients in Flinstones Vitamin Gummies?
Flintstones™ Vitamins products have different formulas. You can find the list of ingredients of the specific product you are interested in on our website.
Are your bottles child resistant?
Yes. All of our bottle caps must be firmly pushed down and twisted in order to open.
How many gummies or chewables are in each container?
| FORMULAS | BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE | ||
| Flintstones™ Complete | 80 chewable tablets | 150 chewable tablets | 220 chewable tablets |
| Flintstones™ Gummies Complete | 60 Gummies | 150 gummies |
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| Flintstones™ Active Kids® Gummies | 60 Gummies |
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| Flintstones™ Plus Iron | 60 tablets |
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| Flintstones™ With Extra C | 60 tablets |
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| Flintstones™ Gummies Plus Immunity Support | 60 Gummies |
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Where can I buy Flintstones Vitamins?
Flintstones™ Vitamins can be found in most local pharmacies and grocery stores, including Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Rexall and can also be found online at Amazon.ca.
What is the price of Flintstones Vitamins?
The price of the products usually varies depending on different retail stores. Kindly please visit your nearby local stores or preferred website to learn about the prices.
I’m looking for Vitamin D for kids. Do your multivitamin gummies have the recommended amount?
The recommended dietary allowance from the Institute of Medicine (IOM)† for kids age 4+ is 15 mcg (600 IU) vitamin D per day. Our Flintstones™ Complete Gummies and Flintstones™ Gummies Plus Immunity Support contain this amount in a daily dose based on these recommendations. Always read and follow the label and reach out to your health care professional if you have any questions. †IOM (Institute of Medicine). 2011. Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.