Pronunciation: pree-NATE-al muhl-tee-VYE-ta-min/VYE-ta-min A/MIN-er-als/EYE-urn/FOE-lik AS-id
Generic Name: Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid
Brand Name: Examples include MultiNatal Plus and Vinate C
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.
Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules is used for:
Treating or preventing 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.
Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules is a vitamin, mineral, iron, and folic acid combination. It works by providing vitamins and minerals to the body to help meet nutritional requirements.
Do NOT use Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules
- you have hemochromatosis (a disorder of iron metabolism)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules:
Some medical conditions may interact with Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have stomach or intestinal problems (eg, colitis, Crohn disease, diverticulitis), pernicious anemia or other blood problems (eg, anemia, porphyria), bleeding problems (eg, hemophilia), peptic ulcer, or kidney stones
- if you have had multiple blood transfusions
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Oral anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased by Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, captopril), eplerenone, or potassium-sparing diuretics because high blood potassium levels may be increased
- Aluminum salts or fluorouracil because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules
- Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) or penicillamine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules:
Use Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Take Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules by mouth with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
- Do not take an antacid within 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules.
- Avoid taking Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules with dairy products; they may interfere with the absorption of the iron in Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules.
- Many medicines (eg, used for infection, blood pressure, low blood platelets, osteoporosis, thyroid problems) should not be taken at the same time as Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules; their effectiveness may be decreased. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your dose of Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules should be separated from your dose of any of your other medicines.
- If you miss a dose of Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules, 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.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules.
Important safety information:
- Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules may discolor the stools. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
- Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules 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.
- Do not take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or megavitamin therapy) while you use Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules unless your doctor tells you to.
- Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules is intended for use during pregnancy and breast-feeding. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules, check with your doctor.
Possible side effects of Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dark or discolored stools; diarrhea; nausea; stomach upset; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stools; stomach pain or cramping.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), 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; weak pulse.
Proper storage of Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules:
Store Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Prenatal Multivitamin without Vitamin A with Minerals, Iron, and Folic Acid Capsules. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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