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Vitafol-ob + Dha Generic Name & Formulations
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Rx
General Description
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.
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How Supplied
Caplets—100; Softgel caps—30;
DHA (6 blister cards [5 caplets + 5 gel caps])—30-day supply
DHA (6 blister cards [5 caplets + 5 gel caps])—30-day supply
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Vitafol-ob + Dha Indications
Indications
Nutritional supplement in pregnancy, prenatal, and postnatal periods.
Vitafol-ob + Dha Dosage and Administration
Adult
1 caplet + 1 gel cap daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Vitafol-ob + Dha Contraindications
Contraindications
Pernicious anemia. Hemochromatosis. Iron storage disease. Chronic hemolytic anemia. Pyridoxine responsive anemia. Liver cirrhosis.
Vitafol-ob + Dha Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Vitafol-ob + Dha Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Folic acid may mask pernicious anemia. Overactive thyroid. Hypercalcemia. Hyperparathyroidism. Soy allergy. DHA: bleeding diatheses.
Vitafol-ob + Dha Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Vitafol-ob + Dha Interactions
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.
Vitafol-ob + Dha Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, skin ailments, glucose abnormalities, visual problems.
Vitafol-ob + Dha Clinical Trials
See Literature
Vitafol-ob + Dha Note
Not Applicable
Vitafol-ob + Dha Patient Counseling
See Literature
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