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Vitamins and Supplements in Flinders

Flinders Discount Chemist stocks vitamins and supplements for adults, children and pregnancy, including multivitamins, vitamin D, magnesium and vitamin C. Most people can get the vitamins and minerals they need from a healthy diet, so if you are not sure whether a supplement suits you, our pharmacists can help you choose one and check it against any medicines you take.

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Our Vitamins and Supplements Pharmacy in Flinders

Our shelves carry a range of everyday vitamins and supplements, such as:

  • Multivitamins for adults
  • Vitamin D and magnesium
  • Vitamin C
  • Children’s vitamins, including gummies and pastilles
  • Pre-conception, pregnancy and fertility vitamins

Our range changes over time, and specials change each month. You can see the current specials in our monthly catalogue, or call us to check whether a product is in stock.

Do You Need a Supplement?

According to healthdirect, most people can get all the vitamins and minerals they need from a healthy diet. You may need more if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • smoke, drink alcohol in excess or take illicit drugs
  • are following a restrictive diet
  • have a condition that affects how you absorb nutrients, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, or have had surgery such as bariatric surgery

If you think you need a supplement, your doctor or a dietitian can help work out what you need. Our pharmacists can then help you compare products and doses.

Reading a Vitamin Label

In Australia, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates vitamins for safety and quality. Every medicine approved for supply has one of three numbers on its label:

  • AUST R: a registered medicine the TGA has evaluated for safety, quality and efficacy.
  • AUST L: a listed, lower-risk medicine made from pre-approved ingredients. The TGA has not evaluated it for efficacy before sale, but the sponsor must hold evidence that it works.
  • AUST L(A): a listed medicine the TGA has assessed for efficacy before sale.

Always read the label and take a vitamin only as directed.

Vitamins, Supplements and Your Medicines

Like any medicine, vitamins can have side effects or interact in unwanted ways with other medicines. Taking several products that contain the same ingredient can also mean you take too much. When your doctor or pharmacist asks what medicines you take, for example before surgery, include any vitamins and supplements on the list.

Bring your current medicines or a list of them when you visit, and our pharmacists can check a new supplement against them before you buy. If you have a health problem while taking a vitamin, talk to a health professional.

Vitamins and Supplements: Common Questions

Which supplements are recommended in pregnancy?

According to healthdirect, taking folic acid in pregnancy lowers the risk of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, in your baby. Talk to your doctor or midwife about the supplements you need and the dose.

What does vitamin D do?

Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium from the gut and supports the growth and upkeep of your bones. It forms in the skin when you are out in the sun.

I’m vegan. Where do I get vitamin B12?

healthdirect notes that for vegans, the only reliable sources of vitamin B12 are fortified plant milks, some fortified meat substitutes and some breakfast cereals. If you are not sure you are getting enough, ask our pharmacists or your doctor.

Buy Vitamins From Your Chemist in Flinders

Visit us at 7 Munmorah Circuit, Flinders NSW 2529, or call (02) 4296 5548 to ask about a product. If you need to avoid an allergen such as gluten or lactose, ask us about allergy-friendly vitamins.

For more on popular supplements, read about omega-3 fish oil benefits and whether you need electrolyte drinks.

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