Vitamins are essential for healthy nutrition. The following table shows daily vitamin requirements and the benefits each vitamin provides:
| Purpose and benefits | Average daily requirement for pregnant women |
Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Folic acid | ||
|
600 micrograms (assuming you will continue to consume 400 micrograms from supplements or fortified food) | Orange juice, deep-green leafy vegetables, liver, whole grains, and cereals (Unfortunately, vitamin content may be destroyed in cooking or storing these foods: that's why taking a prenatal multivitamin like CitraNatal® is so important.) |
| Calcium | ||
|
1,000 milligrams | Single, 300 mg servings include: 8 ounces skim or low-fat milk 1-1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese 6-8 ounces low-fat plain yogurt 1-1/2 ounces American or Cheddar cheese 6 ounces calcium-added orange juice |
| Iron | ||
|
27 milligrams (nearly double the requirement for non-pregnant women) | Extra-lean meat, fish, poultry, cooked dried beans and peas, dried apricots, dark-green leafy vegetables, raisins, and whole grains |
| Vitamin D | ||
|
200 IU | Fortified milk and cereals, salmon, sardines, and egg yolks |
| Vitamin A | ||
|
770 micrograms (approximately 2,600 IU) | Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, collards, apricots, mangoes, cantaloupe, peaches, and fortified milk |
| Vitamin E | ||
|
15 IU | Wheat germ, safflower oil, nuts, and spinach |
| Vitamins B1, B2, & B3 | ||
|
B1: 0.4 milligrams B2: 1.4 milligrams B3: .18 milligrams |
Whole grains, wheat germ, peanuts, green peas, dark-green leafy vegetables, lean pork, cooked dried beans and peas, extra-lean meats, and nonfat milk products |
| Vitamin B6 | ||
|
1.9 milligrams | Chicken, fish, extra-lean meat, avocado, potatoes, bananas, whole grains, wheat germ, nuts, seeds, and cooked dried beans and peas |
| Vitamin C | ||
|
85 milligrams | Single servings include: 1/4 cup cantaloupe 1/2 grapefruit 1/2 cup orange or grapefruit juice 1/2 medium mango 1/2 cup strawberries 2/3 cup cooked broccoli 1 small orange 1 cup tomato juice 1 cup raw spinach |
| Magnesium | ||
|
350 milligrams | Nonfat or low-fat milk, peanuts, bananas, wheat germ, whole grains, cooked dried beans and peas, and dark-green leafy vegetables |
| Copper | ||
|
1.0 milligrams (1,000 micrograms) | Chicken, fish, extra-lean meat, organ meats, whole grains, nuts and seeds, soybeans, and dark-green leafy vegetables |
| Zinc | ||
|
11 milligrams | Extra-lean meat, turkey, cooked dried beans and peas, wheat germ, and whole grains |
| Iodine | ||
|
220 micrograms | Seafoods such as fish, shrimp, and clams |
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or recently gave birth, CitraNatal® ® prescription multivitamins are designed to improve your nutritional health. Be sure to talk with your physician or healthcare practitioner prior to starting any prescription prenatal vitamin regimen.
Important Safety Information
All CitraNatal® products contain Folic acid, which has been shown to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Some patients taking Folic acid have reported allergic reactions. Talk to your doctor before taking CitraNatal® if you have a known sensitivity to any of its ingredients.
CitraNatal® products are not for everyone. If you have certain types of anemia (pernicious anemia or other megaloblastic anemias) and you are vitamin B12 deficient, Folic acid alone is not enough to treat your condition. Doses of more than 0.1 mg Folic acid per day can hide the symptoms of these anemias, making them difficult to diagnose. Consult with your doctor to find the treatment that is right for you.
Certain CitraNatal® products contain an all-natural, plant-based form of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that is found in the brain and eye. You should exercise caution to ensure that your prescribed dosage does not exceed 1 gram (1000 mg) per day. Taking more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day has been shown to have antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and reduced clotting ratio (INR). Inform your doctor and avoid taking omega-3 fatty acids if you are currently taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) or if you have an inherited or acquired tendency to bleed.
CitraNatal® products include iron. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Always keep CitraNatal® products and other medications out of reach of children, and in case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
To report negative side effects, contact Mission Pharmacal Company at 1-800-298-1087 or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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