DESCRIPTION
NataFort® is a prescription prenatal/postnatal multivitamin/mineral supplement. The tablet is white, coated, and oval in shape, and is debossed "N1" on one side and is blank on the other.
| Each prenatal tablet contains: | |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | 120 mg |
| Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 400 IU |
| Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocoperyl acetate) | 11 IU |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 2 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 3 mg |
| Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) | 20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) | 10 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 12 mcg |
| Iron (Ferrous fumarate, carbonyl iron) | 60 mg |
INDICATIONS
NataFort® is a multivitamin/mineral prescription drug indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception, throughout pregnancy, and in the postnatal period for both lactating and nonlactating mothers.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
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.
WARNING
Folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B12 is deficient.
PRECAUTIONS
Folic acid in doses above 0.1 mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematologic remission can occur while neurological manifestations progress.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.
Store at controlled room temperature.
NOTICE: Contact with moisture can discolor or erode the tablet.
