Vitafol Plus Prenatal Supplement
Name: Vitafol Plus Prenatal Supplement
Vitafol®-Plus Prenatal Supplement with DHA
Rx only
Composition
Each Softgel Capsule Contains:
| Vitamins and Minerals: | |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | 1100 IU |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 12 mg |
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) | 1000 IU |
| Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) | 10 IU |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) (as thiamine mononitrate) | 1.6 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.8 mg |
| Niacin (as nicotinamide) | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) | 2.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) | 12 mcg |
| Elemental Iron (as polysaccharide iron complex) | 27mg |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 200 mcg |
| Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) | 5 mg |
| Zinc (as zinc oxide) | 15 mg |
| Copper (as copper oxide) | 2 mg |
| Lauric Acid | 60 mg |
| Omega-3 FATTY ACID | |
| DHA from Algal (crypthecodinium) Oil | 200 mg |
Other Ingredients
Gelatin, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Soybean Oil, USP Purified Water, Yellow Beeswax, Soy Lecithin, FD&C Blue #1, Titanium Dioxide (color), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Tocopherols, Ascorbyl Palmitate, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Red #40.
Contraindications
Vitafol®-Plus is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of its components or color additives.
Folic acid is contraindicated in patients with untreated and uncomplicated pernicious anemia, and in those with anaphylactic sensitivity to folic acid.
Iron therapy is contraindicated in patients with hemochromatosis and patients with iron storage disease or the potential for iron storage disease due to chronic hemolytic anemia (e.g., inherited anomalies of hemoglobin structure or synthesis and/or red cell enzyme deficiencies, etc), pyridoxine responsive anemia, or cirrhosis of the liver.
Cyanocobalamin is contraindicated in patients with sensitivity to cobalt or to cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12)
WarningAccidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or a Poison Control Center immediately.
Adverse Reactions
Adverse reactions have been reported with specific vitamins and minerals, but generally at doses substantially higher than those in Vitafol®-Plus. However, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions are possible at any dose. Reported adverse events include skin ailments, gastrointestinal complaints, glucose abnormalities, and visual problems.