VITAFOL-OB + DHA

Generic Name & Formulations:

Vit.A (as beta carotene) 2700 IU, thiamine 1.6mg, riboflavin 1.8mg, niacinamide 18mg, pyridoxine 2.5mg, folic acid 1mg, Vit.B12 12mcg, Vit.C 70mg, Vit.D 400 IU, Vit.E 30 IU, calcium (as carbonate) 100mg, copper (as oxide) 2mg, iron (as ferrous fumarate) 65mg, magnesium (as oxide) 25mg, zinc (as oxide) 25mg; caplets; gluten-, lactose-, iodine-, sugar-free. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 250mg; gel caps; orange flavor.

Company:

Prenatal vitamins

Prenatal vitamins:

Indications for: VITAFOL-OB + DHA

Nutritional supplement in pregnancy, prenatal, and postnatal periods.

Adult Dosage:

1 caplet + 1 gel cap daily.

Children Dosage:

Not recommended.

VITAFOL-OB + DHA Contraindications:

Pernicious anemia. Hemochromatosis. Iron storage disease. Chronic hemolytic anemia. Pyridoxine responsive anemia. Liver cirrhosis.

VITAFOL-OB + DHA Warnings/Precautions:

Folic acid may mask pernicious anemia. Overactive thyroid. Hypercalcemia. Hyperparathyroidism. Soy allergy. DHA: bleeding diatheses.

VITAFOL-OB + DHA Interactions:

Iron, calcium block tetracycline absorption. Iodine with anti-thyroid drugs may cause hypothyroidism. Iodine with antihypertensives may increase potassium. Folic acid antagonizes methotrexate, anticonvulsants (eg, carbamazepine, fosphenytoin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, valproic acid). Separate dosing of zinc with antibiotics at least 2hrs apart. DHA: avoid anticoagulants.

Adverse Reactions:

GI upset, skin ailments, glucose abnormalities, visual problems.

How Supplied:

Caplets—100; Softgel caps—30;
DHA (6 blister cards [5 caplets + 5 gel caps])—30-day supply

VITAFOL-OB + DHA Rx