Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Vitamins/minerals/supplements
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O-CAL PRENATAL |
| Manufacturer |
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Pharmics Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Generic Name |
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Vit. A 2500 IU, Vit. C 70mg, Vit. D 400 IU, Vit. E 30 IU, thiamine 1.5mg, riboflavin 1.6mg, niacin 17mg, pyridoxine 12mg, folic acid 1mg, Vit. B12 12mcg, calcium (as carbonate) 200mg, iron (as fumarate) 15mg, iodine (as potassium) 150mcg, magnesium (as oxide) 100mg, zinc (as oxide) 15mg, copper (as sulfate) 2mg; tabs. |
| Indications |
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Nutritional supplement in pregnancy, prenatal, and postnatal periods. |
| Children |
Not applicable.
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| Adults |
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1 tablet daily. |
| Precautions |
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Folic acid may mask pernicious anemia. |
| Interactions |
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Iron, calcium block tetracycline absorption. Antagonizes levodopa. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—100 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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