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EspañolFolic Acid-Vit B6-Vit B12 overview
BRAND NAMES:
Basic's Prenatal Vitamins, Bal-Care DHA Essential, C-Nate DHA, Classic Prenatal, CitraNatal Rx, CitraNatal Medley, CitraNatal Harmony, CitraNatal DHA, CitraNatal B-Calm, CitraNatal Assure, CitraNatal 90 DHA, Centrum Specialist Prenatal, Carlson PreNatal Multiple With DHA, BP MultiNatal Plus, Bal-Care DHA
Generic Names:
Folic Acid-Vit B6-Vit B12
Uses:
Prenatal vitamins are used to supplement the diet during pregnancy and during breast feeding.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antidote, Probiotic, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin B Combination, Vitamin Combination, Vitamin Combination, Prenatal Formula
Forms:
Spray, Kit, Coated Tablet, Capsule, Chewable Tablet, Liquid Filled Capsule, Powder, Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Folic Acid-Vit B6-Vit B12 come in
Spray
Kit
Coated Tablet
Capsule
Chewable Tablet
Liquid Filled Capsule
Powder
Tablet
What are common Folic Acid-Vit B6-Vit B12 doses?
Bottle 90 Tablets
How to take Folic Acid-Vit B6-Vit B12
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Swallow the tablet, enteric coated tablet, capsule, or liquid filled capsule whole. Do not break, chew, or crush it.
The chewable tablet should be chewed completely before you swallow it.
Dissolve the powder in 4 to 5 ounces of water and drink the mixture right away.
Spray the mouth spray on the inside of your cheek. Hold the medicine in your mouth for about 30 seconds, then swallow.
What to do if you miss a dose of Folic Acid-Vit B6-Vit B12
Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Folic Acid-Vit B6-Vit B12 contraindications
You should not use prenatal vitamins if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a vitamin or mineral supplement.
Folic Acid-Vit B6-Vit B12 warnings
This medicine might have enough iron to poison a small child. Be very careful to keep this medicine out of the reach of children. If a child does swallow some of this medicine, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease or have ever had kidney stones. Tell your doctor if you have blood problems such as pernicious anemia or too much iron.
You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.
Folic Acid-Vit B6-Vit B12 interactions
You should not use other vitamin and mineral supplements while you are using prenatal vitamins.
There are many drugs that can interact with a prenatal multivitamin. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.
This medicine might have enough iron to poison a small child. Be very careful to keep this medicine out of the reach of children. If a child does swallow some of this medicine, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
Folic Acid-Vit B6-Vit B12 side effects
Serious Side Effects
Dark stools or constipation.
Mild nausea.
Less Serious Side Effects
Mild nausea.
Dark stools or constipation.