Comfort
While pregnancy is a very exciting time for most of your patients, it can also be a time of increased physical discomfort. And while prenatal vitamins are an important part of care and nutrition during pregnancy, you know that compliance is often an issue in the face of GI distress.
Why CitraNatal®?
CitraNatal® prenatal vitamins contain a uniquely gentle formula for mom's GI comfort and baby's optimized nutrition. They are specially formulated to provide the nutrients both mom and baby need without causing additional physical discomfort during an already uncomfortable time. CitraNatal® prenatal vitamins contain life'sDHA™, the all-natural plant source DHA found in infant formulas and many commercial food products.
Unique attributes of CitraNatal® vitamins
- Calcium citrate, which offers unsurpassed bioavailability and does not create CO2 when combined with stomach acid, allowing patients to avoid the gas and bloating common with other calcium products
- Carbonyl iron, which extends absorption over a period of time and reduces the chance of accidental poisoning in children
- Docusate sodium to reduce the effects of constipation
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to enhance iron absorption
- Vitamin B6, which may help reduce nausea
- Folic acid to reduce the risk of neural tube defects
- life'sDHA™, the essential fatty acid derived from an all-natural plant source that contains no detectable levels of mercury or PCBs
Read more about life's DHA™.
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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