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PrimaCare® ONE (prescription prenatal, postnatal multivitamin)
A once-daily prenatal vitamin supplement, including key omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) and 1 mg folic acid
PrimaCare®ONE is a prescription prenatal/ postnatal multivitamin/mineral capsule with omega-3 fatty acids. Each purple soft gelatin capsule for oral administration contains:
Essential Fatty Acids:
Omega-3 Fatty Acids....................330 mg
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) ............260 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) ..............40 mg
a-Linolenic Acid (ALA)...................30 mg
Linoleic Acid...........................30 mg
Vitamins:
Vitamin C (as Ester-C®*) ..................25 mg
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)................170IU
Vitamin E (dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate).........30IU
Folic Acid, USP..........................1 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride).........25 mg
Minerals:
Calcium.............................150 mg
Iron
Carbonyl iron (elemental iron) .............20 mg
Sumalate™† (elemental iron) ...............7 mg
*Ester-C® is a patented pharmaceutical grade material consisting
of calcium ascorbate and calcium threonate.
Ester-C® is a licensed trademark of The Ester C Company.
†Sumalate™ (ferrous asparto glycinate) is a trademark of Albion International,
Inc., Clearfield, Utah. U.S. Patent pending.
Inactive Ingredients: D&C Red No. 33, ethylvanillin, FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerine, hydrogenated vegetable oil, lecithin, malic acid, methylparaben, propylparaben, silicon dioxide, soybean oil, succinic acid, titanium dioxide, vegetable shortening, and yellow beeswax.
Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of its ingredients; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as soy products), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before taking this medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: iron overload disorder (e.g., hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis).
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: use/abuse of alcohol, liver problems, stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcer, colitis), vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anemia), bleeding...
Last reviewed on RxList: 3/24/2008
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