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Materna Vitamin

Materna Vitamin
Tablets
Prenatal and Postpartum Vitamin formulation

Materna Vitamin Information

Prenatal Vitamins (By mouth)
Prenatal vitamins are used to supplement the diet during pregnancy and during breast feeding.

Brand Name(s):Prenate Elite, Cal-Nate, Ultra Natalcare, PrimaCare, Natelle, Premesis Rx, Precare, Prenatal-U, Vinate GT, Natelle-ez, Vinate II, Duet, Duet Stuartnatal, Precare Conceive, Prenatal 19
There may be other brand names for Materna Vitamin.

When Materna Vitamin Should Not Be Used:
You should not use prenatal vitamins if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a vitamin or mineral supplement.

How to Use Materna Vitamin:
Spray, Kit, Coated Tablet, Capsule, Chewable Tablet, Liquid Filled Capsule, Powder, Tablet

Your doctor will tell you how much of Materna Vitamin to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Swallow the tablet, enteric coated tablet, capsule, or liquid filled capsule whole. Do not break, chew, or crush it.
The chewable tablet should be chewed completely before you swallow it.
Dissolve the powder in 4 to 5 ounces of water and drink the mixture right away.
Spray the mouth spray on the inside of your cheek. Hold the medicine in your mouth for about 30 seconds, then swallow.

If a dose is missed:

If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of Materna Vitamin:

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

You should not use other vitamin and mineral supplements while you are using prenatal vitamins.
There are many drugs that can interact with a prenatal multivitamin. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.

Warnings While Using Materna Vitamin:

Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease or have ever had kidney stones. Tell your doctor if you have blood problems such as pernicious anemia or too much iron.
You should not use certain brands of Materna Vitamin if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis. Some brands contain ingredients that could be harmful if your kidneys are not working properly. Always ask your health caregiver what specific brands of Materna Vitamin will work best for you.
Materna Vitamin might have enough iron to poison a small child. Be very careful to keep Materna Vitamin out of the reach of children. If a child does swallow some of Materna Vitamin, call a doctor or poison control center right away.

Possible Side Effects While Using Materna Vitamin:
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Dark stools or constipation.
Mild nausea.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Materna Vitamin, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088