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What is Vitafol one used for?

What is Vitafol one used for?

This medication is a multivitamin, mineral, and fatty acid product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency before, during, and after pregnancy. Vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health. This combination product also contains iron and folic acid.

What is Vitafol OB DHA for?

What are the side effects of Vitafol?

Constipation, diarrhea, or upset stomach may occur. These effects are usually temporary and may disappear as your body adjusts to this medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Does Vitafol have DHA?

COMPOSITION. Each Vitafol®-OB caplet contains: * (providing 250 mg DHA (docosahexaenoic acid))

When should I take Vitafol?

This medication is best taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs you otherwise. If stomach upset occurs, you may take this medication with food.

Can folic acid cause weight gain?

There is no evidence that people with adequate blood levels of folic acid will gain weight if they take supplements. However, weight loss is one possible side effect of a folate deficiency.

What does Vitafol do to the body?

What prenatal supplements should I take?

Look for prenatal vitamins that have:

  • 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid.
  • 400 IU of vitamin D.
  • 200 to 300 milligrams (mg) of calcium.
  • 70 mg of vitamin C.
  • 3 mg of thiamine.
  • 2 mg of riboflavin.
  • 20 mg of niacin.
  • 6 mcg of vitamin B12.

What are the benefits of vitamin C chewable tablets?

Here are 7 scientifically proven benefits of taking a vitamin C supplement.

  • May reduce your risk of chronic disease.
  • May help manage high blood pressure.
  • May lower your risk of heart disease.
  • May reduce blood uric acid levels and help prevent gout attacks.
  • Helps prevent iron deficiency.
  • Boosts immunity.

Can folic acid cause twins?

Folic Acid Not Tied to Multiple Births. Jan. 31, 2003 — Women who take folic acid supplements before or during pregnancy are not any more likely to have a multiple birth, such as twins or triplets, according to new research.

What are the benefits of Vitafol?

Does folic acid make you pregnant?

Studies suggest that folic acid may also increase fertility. Women who take multivitamins with folic acid are more likely to ovulate (produce eggs). Previous studies found that women trying to conceive had somewhat higher pregnancy rates when taking folic acid supplements.