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10 Vitamin & 6 Mineral [Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Formula]
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At a glance
10 Vitamin & 6 Mineral [Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Formula] — Multi-vitamin & Multi-mineral combined preparations. Brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
10 Vitamin & 6 Mineral [Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Formula] belongs to the multi-vitamin & multi-mineral combined preparations group. Doctors prescribe it mainly for This preparation is indicated for treatment of vitamin & mineral deficiency in pregnant and lactating mothers. It fulfills the increased demand of nutrients during pregnancy and lactation and thus ensures a healthy baby. Dose, duration and suitability differ from patient to patient, so it should be taken only under a registered physician's advice.
Indications
10 Vitamin & 6 Mineral [Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Formula] is used in the conditions listed below: • This preparation is indicated for treatment of vitamin & mineral deficiency in pregnant and lactating mothers. It fulfills the increased demand of nutrients during pregnancy and lactation and thus ensures a healthy baby
Therapeutic class
Multi-vitamin & Multi-mineral combined preparations
Pharmacological class
Active ingredients per unit dose: • Vitamin B1 USP 500 meg • Vitamin B2 USP 750 meg • Vitamin B3 USP 7.5 mg • Vitamin B6 USP 0.75 mg • Vitamin B12 USP 1.5 meg • Folic acid USP 0.25 mg • Vitamin C USP 15 mg • Vitamin D USP 250 IU • Vitamin E USP 5.2 IU • Beta Carotene USP 3 mg • Calcium (as Dibasic Calcium Phosphate BP) 59 mg • Phosphorus (as Dibasic Calcium Phosphate BP) 45.6 mg • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide USP) 15 mg • Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate BP) 5 mg • Zinc (as Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate USP) 8 mg • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide USP) 125 meg
Mechanism of action
How 10 Vitamin & 6 Mineral [Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Formula] works — key points: • This tablet is specially formulated with 16 essential nutrients to provide multivitamin & multimineral support when planning conception, throughout pregnancy and while breast feeding. • It is carefully developed by experts so that all ingredients are within safe levels for pregnancy and are moderate rather than excessive. • It provides iodine to promote healthy development of baby's brain, eyesight & hearing; provides folic acid that may reduce the risk of brain and/or spinal cord birth defects such as spina bifida if taken daily for 1 month prior to conception and throughout pregnancy. • It also provides vitamin D to support calcium absorption to assist with healthy development of baby's bones..
Dosage
Recommended schedule as per the manufacturer's literature: • Two tablets daily with a meal or as professionally prescribed.
Side effects
Reactions reported with 10 Vitamin & 6 Mineral [Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Formula]: • No clinically significant side effects or toxicity are reported with such kind of preparation
Precautions & warnings
Points to keep in mind while on 10 Vitamin & 6 Mineral [Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Formula]: • To be dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician. • Store below 30°C and dry place, protect from light. • Keep out of reach of children..
Contraindications
Avoid 10 Vitamin & 6 Mineral [Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Formula] in the following situations: • This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
Use in lactation
Use while breastfeeding: It is recommended to use in pregnancy and lactation..
Storage conditions
Storage: • Keep in a cool and dry place, protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children.