Solgar Kangavites Bouncing Berry Complete (3+) Multivitamin and Mineral Formula Chewable Tablets is a berry-flavoured chewable multivitamin and mineral food supplement for children aged 3 and over, supplied as 120 chewable tablets. Each tablet provides vitamins and minerals including vitamin D, iron, iodine, magnesium and vitamin C, in a base of powdered fruit and vegetables. Solgar's directions cover ages 3 to adult, with a set number of tablets for ages 3 to 5 and for ages 6 upwards.

Key Features

• Suitable from age 3: Solgar gives 1 tablet daily for ages 3 to 5 and 2 tablets daily from age 6 to adult.
• Multivitamin and mineral formula: Each tablet provides vitamins and minerals including vitamin D, iron, iodine, magnesium, vitamin C and B vitamins. The full amounts per tablet are listed under Ingredients.
• Nutrients with authorised children's claims: Vitamin D is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children and contributes to the normal function of the immune system in children. Iodine contributes to the normal growth of children, and iron contributes to normal cognitive development of children.
• Berry flavour and fruit and vegetable base: The chewable tablet has a natural mixed berry flavour, is coloured with anthocyanins from grape skins and is made in a base of powdered fruit and vegetables.
• Suitable for vegans: The label states the tablets are suitable for vegans and free of gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast, preservatives and artificial flavours. They do contain soya.

Does Kangavites contain iron?

Yes. Each chewable tablet contains 2.5mg of iron (as ferrous fumarate), which is 18% of the Nutrient Reference Value. The label warns that accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6, so keep the tablets out of children's reach.

How long does a pack of 120 tablets last?

A pack of 120 tablets lasts 120 days at 1 tablet a day (ages 3 to 5) or 60 days at 2 tablets a day (ages 6 upwards).

Does it contain soya?

Yes. The ingredients include soya flakes and soya lecithin powder. Solgar describes the product as suitable for vegans and free of gluten, wheat, dairy and yeast.

What is the difference between the Berry and Tropical Punch versions?

Solgar's listed nutrient amounts per tablet are the same for both. The difference is flavour: Berry uses natural mixed berry flavouring and grape skin anthocyanins for colour, while Tropical Punch uses natural tropical and orange flavourings.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Gluten-Free

Each chewable tablet provides:

Other ingredients: Bulking agents (sucrose, fructose, mannitol, soya flakes, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, palm oil, xylitol, carrageenan, gum arabic, alginate, xanthan gum, pea starch), fruit and vegetable powders (carrot, strawberry, broccoli, apple, apricot, red beet), flavour enhancers (citric acid, malic acid), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, vegetable stearic acid, vegetable magnesium stearate), colour (anthocyanins from grape skins), natural flavourings (including mixed berry, Prosweet, orange), cellulose gum.

Additional information: Contains soya. NRV is the Nutrient Reference Value. A dash means no NRV has been established.

Chew the tablets preferably at mealtimes, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. The daily amount depends on age:

• Children aged 3 to 5 years: 1 chewable tablet daily.
• Ages 6 years to adult: 2 chewable tablets daily.

Do not exceed the directions for use.

The following precautions apply:

• Keep out of reach of children. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor.
• If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, planning any medical or surgical procedure or have any medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product.
• Do not use if the inner seal is missing or damaged.
• Do not exceed the directions for use.
• Food supplements should not be used instead of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.