Overview
COMPOSITION: Each Vitafol ® Fe+ softgel capsule contains: Vitamin A (as beta carotene) 330 mcg RAE Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 60 mg Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 25 mcg Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 9 mg Thiamin (Vitamin B1 as thiamine mononitrate) 1.6 mg Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 1.8 mg Niacin (as niacinamide) 15 mg NE Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 2.
Mechanism of Action
COMPOSITION: Each Vitafol ® Fe+ softgel capsule contains: Vitamin A (as beta carotene) 330 mcg RAE Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 60 mg Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 25 mcg Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 9 mg Thiamin (Vitamin B1 as thiamine mononitrate) 1.6 mg Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 1.8 mg Niacin (as niacinamide) 15 mg NE Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 2.5 mg Folate 1700 mcg DFE (680 mcg DFE from folic acid & 1020 mcg DFE from l-methylfolate calcium) Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 25 mg Iron (as polysaccharide iron complex) 90 mg Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150 mcg Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 20 mg Zinc (as zinc oxide) 25 mg Copper (as copper oxide) 2 mg Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (from natural algal oil) 200 mg Other Ingredients: Gelatin (Bovine), Soybean Oil,...
Indications
- USAGE: Vitafol ® Fe + prenatal supplement provides vitamin, mineral and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation throughout pregnancy, including individuals with known allergies to fish.* Vitafol ® Fe + does not contain fish oils, fish proteins, or fish by-products.
Common Doses
- Refer to label
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Take one softgel capsule by mouth daily during pregnancy, or as directed by a physician.
Black Box Warning
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or a Poison Control Center immediately.
Contraindications
- CONTRAINDICATIONS: Vitafol ® Fe + prenatal supplement 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 supplementation 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.
Side Effects
- ADVERSE REACTIONS: Adverse reactions have been reported with specific vitamins and minerals, but generally at doses substantially higher than those in Vitafol ® Fe + . However, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions are possible at any dose. Reported adverse events include skin ailments, gastrointestinal complaints, glucose abnormalities, and visual problems. You should call your doctor for medical advice about adverse or unexpected reactions. To report to the company an adverse event or obtain product information, call 1-877-324-9349.
Interactions
- DRUG INTERACTIONS Medications for an overactive thyroid (anti-thyroid drugs) used in conjunction with iodine supplementation may lead to hypothyroidism. Medications for hypertension used in conjunction with iodine supplementation may increase potassium levels in blood. High doses of folic acid may result in decreased serum levels of the anticonvulsant drugs; carbamazepine, fosphenytoin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, valproic acid. Folic acid may decrease a patient's response to methotrexate.