About pregnancy mulitvitamin combination
Prenatal multivitamin and mineral supplement
Used for
- Supplements nutritional needs before and during pregnancy
- Helps prevent deficiencies in included vitamins and minerals
- Folic acid supports early fetal brain and spine development
Usual adult dose
Dose depends on the ingredients and product label; prenatal supplements are generally taken daily.
Common side effects
- Nausea or stomach upset
- Constipation, especially with iron
- Diarrhea
- Dark stools if iron is included
Important warnings
- Exact ingredients vary; check the product label
- Combining supplements can cause excessive vitamin or mineral intake
- Excess preformed vitamin A can cause birth defects
- Iron overdose can be fatal, especially in children
Pregnancy
Intended for pregnancy; suitability depends on the ingredients and amounts. Folic acid is especially important before conception and during early pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Prenatal supplements are commonly used during breastfeeding; suitability depends on the ingredients and amounts.
Interactions
- Iron and calcium can reduce levothyroxine absorption
- Minerals can reduce absorption of certain antibiotics
- Vitamin K can affect warfarin
- Other supplements may duplicate vitamins and minerals
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.