Vitafol-one Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Vit.A (as beta carotene) 1100 IU, thiamine 1.6mg, riboflavin 1.8mg, niacinamide 15mg, pyridoxine 2.5mg, folic acid 1mg, Vit.B12 12mcg, Vit.C 30mg, Vit.D 1000 IU, Vit.E 20 IU, copper (as oxide) 2mg, iodine 150mcg, iron (as polysaccharide iron complex) 29mg, magnesium (as oxide) 20mg, zinc (as oxide) 25mg, DHA (from algal) 200mg; softgel caps; contains soy.
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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-one Indications
Indications
Nutritional supplement in pregnancy, prenatal, and postnatal periods.
Vitafol-one Dosage and Administration
Adult
1 cap daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Vitafol-one Contraindications
Contraindications
Pernicious anemia. Hemochromatosis. Iron storage disease. Chronic hemolytic anemia. Pyridoxine responsive anemia. Liver cirrhosis.
Vitafol-one Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Vitafol-one Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Folic acid may mask pernicious anemia. Overactive thyroid. Hypercalcemia. Hyperparathyroidism. Soy allergy. DHA: bleeding diatheses.
Vitafol-one Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Vitafol-one 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-one Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, skin ailments, glucose abnormalities, visual problems.
Vitafol-one Clinical Trials
See Literature
Vitafol-one Note
Not Applicable
Vitafol-one Patient Counseling
See Literature