CitraNatal ® DHA
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
HOW SUPPLIED Six child-resistant blister packs of 5 tablets and 5 soft gels each - NDC 0178-0894-30. To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, call (210) 696-8400. Please consult your health care provider with any dietary concerns. 500243 C01 Rev 002140 DHA soft gels manufactured for: MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANY San Antonio, TX USA 78230 1355 Prenatal tablets manufactured by: MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANY San Antonio, TX USA 78230 1355 Copyright © 2014 Mission Pharmacal Company. All rights reserved.; Citranatal DHA Rx Prenatal Vitamin Tablet and 250 mg DHA Soft Gel Carton NDC 0178–0894–30 citra-natal-dha-carton-0178-0894-30; Blister Pack Citranatal DHA - Blisters
- HOW SUPPLIED Six child-resistant blister packs of 5 tablets and 5 soft gels each - NDC 0178-0894-30. To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, call (210) 696-8400. Please consult your health care provider with any dietary concerns. 500243 C01 Rev 002140 DHA soft gels manufactured for: MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANY San Antonio, TX USA 78230 1355 Prenatal tablets manufactured by: MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANY San Antonio, TX USA 78230 1355 Copyright © 2014 Mission Pharmacal Company. All rights reserved.
- Citranatal DHA Rx Prenatal Vitamin Tablet and 250 mg DHA Soft Gel Carton NDC 0178–0894–30 citra-natal-dha-carton-0178-0894-30
- Blister Pack Citranatal DHA - Blisters
Overview
CitraNatal ® DHA is a prescription prenatal/postnatal multi-vitamin/mineral tablet with Ferr-Ease ® , a patented dual-iron delivery comprising both a quick release and slow release iron, and a soft gel of an essential fatty acid. The prenatal vitamin is a white, scored, oval multi-vitamin/mineral tablet. The tablet is debossed “CN 1” on one side and is blank on the other. The essential fatty acid DHA soft gel is caramel colored and contains a light yellow to orange semi-solid mixture.
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS CitraNatal ® DHA is a multi-vitamin/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.
Dosage & Administration
One tablet and one soft gel daily or as directed by a physician.
Warnings & Precautions
WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and INR. Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients on anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired bleeding diathesis. WARNING: Folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B 12 is deficient.
Boxed 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.
Contraindications
This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Adverse Reactions
Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.
Storage & Handling
STORAGE Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F). Brief exposure to temperatures up to 40°C (104°F) may be tolerated provided the mean kinetic temperature does not exceed 25°C (77°F); however, such exposure should be minimalized. NOTICE: Contact with moisture can discolor or erode the tablet.
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