Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Citrate, Iron, Vitamin D, Dl- Alpha- Tocopherol Acetate, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Iodine, Zinc, Copper, Docusate Sodium, Doconexent And Icosapent

FDA Drug Information • Also known as: CitraNatal Assure

Brand Names
CitraNatal Assure
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG

⚠ Boxed Warning (Black Box)

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.

Description

DESCRIPTION CitraNatal Assure ® is a prescription prenatal/postnatal multivitamin/mineral tablet with Ferr-Ease ® , a patented dual-iron delivery comprising both a quick release and slow release iron, and a capsule of an essential fatty acid. The prenatal vitamin is a white, coated, oval multivitamin/mineral tablet. The tablet is debossed "0891" on one side and is blank on the other. The essential fatty acid DHA capsule is caramel colored and contains a light yellow to orange semi-solid mixture. Each prenatal capsule contains: Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 120 mg Calcium (Calcium citrate) 124 mg Iron (Carbonyl iron, ferrous gluconate) 35 mg Vitamin D 3 (Cholecalciferol) 400 IU Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 30 IU Thiamin (Vitamin B 1 ) 3 mg Riboflavin (Vitamin B 2 ) 3.4 mg Niacinamide (Vitamin B 3 ) 20 mg Vitamin B 6 (Pyridoxine HCl) 25 mg Folic Acid 1 mg Iodine (Potassium iodide) 150 mcg Zinc (Zinc oxide) 25 mg Copper (Cupric oxide) 2 mg Docusate Sodium 50 mg Each DHA gelatin capsule contains: Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA, 40% from 750 mg Algal Oil) 300 mg Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Not more than 0.750 mg Other ingredients in DHA gelatin capsule: Gelatin, sunflower oil, glycerin, caramel color, sunflower lecithin, rosemary extract, tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate.

What Is Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Citrate, Iron, Vitamin D, Dl- Alpha- Tocopherol Acetate, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Iodine, Zinc, Copper, Docusate Sodium, Doconexent And Icosapent Used For?

INDICATIONS CitraNatal Assure ® 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.

Dosage and Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One tablet and one capsule daily or as directed by a physician.

Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)

ADVERSE REACTIONS Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.

Warnings and 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.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

How Supplied

Six child-resistant blister packs of 5 tablets and 5 capsules each - NDC 0178-0891-30

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