MomCare®

Multivitamin & Multimineral

Prescribing Details



Description

MomCare tablet is a combination of 16 essential nutrients to provide multivitamins & multiminerals 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 spinal bifida if taken daily for 1 month prior to conception and throughout pregnancy. It provides vitamin D to support calcium absorption to assist with healthy development of baby's bones.


Uses

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Indications

MomCare tablet is indicated for pregnant and lactating mothers. It fulfils the increased demand of nutrients during pregnancy and lactation and thus ensures healthy baby.


Dosage and administration

Route of administration: MomCare tablet can be taken in oral route preferably with a meal.
It should be taken two tablets daily or as prescribed by the physician.


Use in pregnancy & lactation

Pregnancy: It is recommended to use in pregnancy.

Lactation: It is recommended to use in lactation.

Use in children and adolescents
The safety and efficacy of multivitamins & multiminerals of this preparation in children and adolescents have not been established.


Geriatric use
No Data

Precautions

If any pregnant woman has a baby with neural tube defect she is advised to consult with her physician. To be dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician.


Side effects

Generally well tolerated. No clinically significant side effects or toxicity are reported with such kind of preparation.


Contraindications

Multivitamins & multiminerals are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to it or any other components of this product.


Drug interactions

Drug interaction with medication: No drug interactions have been reported.

Drug interaction with food and others: Not applicable.


Overdose

There is no adequate study regarding overdose of multivitamins & multiminerals.


Preparation

No Data


Pharmaceutical precautions

No Data


Presentation

MomCare tablet: Each coated tablet contains Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Nitrate BP) 500 mcg, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin BP) 750 mcg, Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide BP) 7.5 mg, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP) 750 mcg, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin BP) 1.5 mcg, Folic Acid (as Folic Acid Hydrate BP) 250 mcg, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid BP) 15 mg, Vitamin D3 (Colecalciferol BP) 250 IU, Vitamin E USP 5.2 IU, Vitamin A (as Betacarotene BP) 3 mg, Calcium (as Anhydrous Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate BP) 59 mg, Phosphorus (as Anhydrous Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate BP) 45.6 mg, Magnesium (as Heavy Magnesium Oxide BP) 15 mg, Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate BP) 5 mg, Zinc (as Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate USP) 8 mg & Iodine (as Potassium Iodide BP) 125 mcg.


Package quantities

Storage
Store below 30°C in a dry place, protected from light. Keep away from the reach of children.

Packing
MomCare tablet: Container of 60 tablets.