Prenatal vitamins are used to supplement the diet before, during, and after pregnancy.
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Precare Prenatal, Prenate Elite, Natalcare Plus, Natalcare Rx, Citracal Prenatal Rx, Cal-Nate, PrimaCare, PrimaCare ONE, Natatab FA, Natatab CFE, Natatab Rx, Ultra Natalcare, Advanced Natalcare, Duet Stuartnatal, Vitafol-OB |
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Vitamin Combination, Prenatal Formula
Precare Prenatal, Prenate Elite, Natalcare Plus, Natalcare Rx, Citracal Prenatal Rx, Cal-Nate, PrimaCare, PrimaCare ONE, Natatab FA, Natatab CFE, Natatab Rx, Ultra Natalcare, Advanced Natalcare, Duet Stuartnatal, Vitafol-OB Uses
Prenatal vitamins are used to supplement the diet before, during, and after pregnancy. Storage
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
How
To Use - APPEARANCE: Kit, Capsule, Chewable Tablet, Liquid Filled Capsule, Powder, Spray, Tablet, Bar.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
Swallow the tablet or capsule whole.
- Do not break, chew, or crush it.
The chewable tablet should be chewed before you swallow it.
Dissolve the powder in 4 to 5 ounces of water and drink the mixture right away.
Spray the mouth spray on the inside of your cheek.
- Hold the medicine in your mouth for about 30 seconds, then swallow.
Side
Effects - Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Precautions
- You should not use prenatal vitamins if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a vitamin or mineral supplement.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug
Interactions - Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease or have ever had kidney stones.
- Tell your doctor if you have any blood problems (such as pernicious anemia or too much iron).
You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis.
- Some brands contain ingredients that could be harmful if your kidneys are not working properly.
- Always ask your health caregiver what specific brands of this medicine will work best for you.
This medicine might have enough iron to poison a small child.
- Be very careful to keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
- If a child does swallow some of this medicine, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame).
- This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids).
- If you have this condition, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
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CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |