Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Molybdenum is available orally only as part of a multivitamin/mineral product.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For oral dosage form (as part of a multivitamin/mineral supplement):
    • To prevent deficiency, the amount taken by mouth is based on normal daily recommended intakes:
      • Adults and teenagers—75 to 250 micrograms (mcg) per day.
      • Children 7 to 10 years of age—50 to 150 mcg per day.
      • Children 4 to 6 years of age—30 to 75 mcg per day.
      • Children birth to 3 years of age—15 to 150 mcg per day.
    • To treat deficiency:
      • Adults, teenagers, and children—Treatment dose is determined by prescriber for each individual based on severity of deficiency.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not refrigerate. Keep from freezing.

Store the dietary supplement in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.