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Chemical Name: Prenatal Multivitamin (pree-NATE-al MUHL-teeVYE-ta-min) with Minerals (MIN-er-uhls), Iron (EYE-urn), and Folic Acid (FO-lic AS-id) with DHA
This medicine is a vitamin, mineral, iron, folic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) combination used to treat or prevent a lack of vitamins or minerals before, during, and after pregnancy and while breast-feeding. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
WARNING: ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE OF PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN IRON IS A LEADING CAUSE OF FATAL POISONING in children younger than 6 years old. Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, call the poison control center or doctor at once. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF you are taking acitretin. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking oral anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), cation exchange resins (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate), fluorouracil, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), methotrexate, or penicillamine. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including stomach or intestinal problems (eg, colitis, Crohn disease, diverticulitis); pernicious anemia or other blood problems (eg, anemia, porphyria); bleeding problems (eg, hemophilia); liver problems; kidney stones; peptic ulcer; allergies, including cobalt and fish or fish oil; pregnancy; or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you have had multiple blood transfusions. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have hemochromatosis (a disorder of iron metabolism). Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Follow the directions for taking this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS PACK CONTAINS A PRENATAL MULTIVITAMIN CAPLET AND A DHA CAPSULE. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if you should take this medicine with food or on an empty stomach. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation. TAKE THIS MEDICINE BY MOUTH WITH A FULL GLASS of water (8 oz/240 mL). THE PRENATAL MULTIVITAMIN CAPLET MAY BE CHEWED or swallowed whole. THE DHA CAPSULE SHOULD BE SWALLOWED WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew the DHA capsule. DO NOT TAKE AN ANTACID within 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take this medicine. AVOID TAKING THIS MEDICINE WITH DAIRY PRODUCTS; they may interfere with the absorption of the iron in this medicine. Many medicines (eg, used for infection, blood pressure, immune system suppression, low blood platelets, osteoporosis, thyroid problems) should not be taken at the same time as this medicine; their effectiveness may be decreased. ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST IF YOUR DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE SHOULD BE SEPARATED from your dose of any of your other medicines. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. IF YOU MISS A DOSE of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE IF you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine. DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN THE RECOMMENDED DOSE of this medicine without checking with your doctor. DO NOT TAKE LARGE DOSES OF VITAMINS while you are taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to. THIS MEDICINE MAY DISCOLOR THE STOOLS. This is normal and not a cause for concern. This medicine has iron in it. IRON OVERDOSE IS A LEADING CAUSE OF FATAL POISONING in children younger than 6 years old. In case of an overdose, call a doctor or poison control center right away. SOME BRANDS OF THIS MEDICINE MAY CONTAIN FISH OIL. If you have had an allergic reaction to fish or fish oil, ask your pharmacist if your brand contains fish oil. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINES, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: This medicine is intended for use during pregnancy and breast-feeding. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you use this medicine, check with your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include constipation; dark or discolored stools; diarrhea; nausea; stomach upset; or vomiting. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience black, tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stools; or stomach pain or cramping. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include black, tarry stools; chest pain; lack of feeling alert; loss of balance; seizure; severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain; shortness of breath; sluggishness; trouble breathing; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually pale skin; or weak pulse.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of reach of children and pets. IF YOU WILL BE USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, be sure to obtain necessary refills before your supply runs out.
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