Summer BanksPrenatal Vitamins
September 8th 2006 22:46
Prenatal Vitamins :
Prenatal vitamins are multivitamins and mineral supplements for use during pregnancy and nursing.
Treatment :
To avoid stomach irritation, you can take prenatal vitamins
with food or with a full glass of water or milk, unless your
doctor directs you otherwise.
If you miss a dose of the prenatal vitamins, take the missed dose as soon as possible after you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose.
Side Effects :
Minor: Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, stomach upset, or vomiting. These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the prenatal vitamins.
To relieve constipation, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), exercise, and drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
Black stools are a normal consequence of iron therapy and do not indicate that a problem has developed from the vitamin therapy.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about bloody or tarry stools or severe abdominal pain.
Interactions :
Prenatal vitamins should not interact with other medications if they are used according to directions. However, be sure that your doctor knows about any medications or supplements that you are currently taking.
Warnings :
Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any medications, especially to any vitamin, mineral, or iron products.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you have ever had bone disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or stomach ulcers.
Because prenatal vitamins may mask the symptoms of pernicious anemia, they should be used only under a doctor's supervision.
Prenatal vitamins are multivitamins and mineral supplements for use during pregnancy and nursing.
Treatment :
To avoid stomach irritation, you can take prenatal vitamins
with food or with a full glass of water or milk, unless your
doctor directs you otherwise.
If you miss a dose of the prenatal vitamins, take the missed dose as soon as possible after you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose.
Side Effects :
To relieve constipation, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), exercise, and drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
Black stools are a normal consequence of iron therapy and do not indicate that a problem has developed from the vitamin therapy.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about bloody or tarry stools or severe abdominal pain.
Interactions :
Prenatal vitamins should not interact with other medications if they are used according to directions. However, be sure that your doctor knows about any medications or supplements that you are currently taking.
Warnings :
Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any medications, especially to any vitamin, mineral, or iron products.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you have ever had bone disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or stomach ulcers.
Because prenatal vitamins may mask the symptoms of pernicious anemia, they should be used only under a doctor's supervision.
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