Vitafol-One

Pronunciation: pree-NATE-al muhl-tee-VYE-ta-mins/MIN-er-als/EYE-urn/FOE-lik AS-id
Generic Name: Prenatal Multivitamin with Minerals, Iron, Folic Acid, and DHA
Brand Name: Vitafol-One

Accidental overdose of products that contain iron is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years old. Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, call the poison control center or doctor at once.

Vitafol-One is used for:

Treating or preventing a lack of vitamins or minerals before and during pregnancy, and after pregnancy while breast-feeding. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Vitafol-One is a vitamin, mineral, and omega-3 fatty acid combination. It works by providing vitamins and minerals to the body to help meet nutritional requirements.

Do NOT use Vitafol-One if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Vitafol-One or to cobalt


• you have cirrhosis of the liver, hemochromatosis (a disorder of iron metabolism), high blood iron levels, or certain types of anemia (eg, chronic, hemolytic anemia; untreated pernicious anemia)


• you are taking acitretin

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Vitafol-One:

Some medical conditions may interact with Vitafol-One. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances (including soy)


• if you have a peptic ulcer or other stomach or bowel problems (eg, colitis, Crohn disease, diverticulitis), pernicious anemia or other blood problems (eg, anemia, porphyria), bleeding problems (eg, hemophilia), high blood calcium levels, liver problems, an overactive parathyroid gland, or an overactive thyroid


• if you have had multiple blood transfusions


• if you have a history of kidney stones

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Vitafol-One. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased by Vitafol-One


• Acitretin, anti-thyroid medicines (eg, methimazole), cation exchange resins (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate), or fluorouracil because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Vitafol-One


• Doxycycline, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), methotrexate, penicillamine, or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Vitafol-One

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Vitafol-One may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Vitafol-One:

Use Vitafol-One as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if you should take Vitafol-One with food or on an empty stomach. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.


• Take Vitafol-One by mouth with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).


• Do not take an antacid within 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take Vitafol-One.


• Avoid taking Vitafol-One with dairy products; they may interfere with the absorption of the iron in Vitafol-One.


• Many medicines (eg, used for infection, blood pressure, immune system suppression, low blood platelets, osteoporosis, thyroid problems, cancer) should not be taken at the same time as Vitafol-One; their effectiveness may be decreased. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your dose of Vitafol-One should be separated from your dose of any of your other medicines.


• If you miss a dose of Vitafol-One, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Vitafol-One.

Important safety information:

• Do not take more than the recommended dose of Vitafol-One without checking with your doctor.


• Do not take large doses of vitamins while you are taking Vitafol-One unless your doctor tells you to.


• Vitafol-One may discolor the stools. This is normal and not a cause for concern.


• Vitafol-One has many vitamins, minerals, iron, folic acid, and DHA in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has these ingredients in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


• Vitafol-One has iron in it. Iron overdose is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years old. In case of an overdose, call a doctor or poison control center right away.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Vitafol-One is intended for use during pregnancy and breast-feeding. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Vitafol-One, check with your doctor.

Possible side effects of Vitafol-One:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; dark or discolored stools; diarrhea; nausea; stomach upset; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stools; stomach pain or cramping.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include black, tarry stools; chest pain; lack of feeling alert; loss of balance; seizure; severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain; shortness of breath; sluggishness; trouble breathing; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually pale skin; weak pulse.

Proper storage of Vitafol-One:

Store Vitafol-One at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Vitafol-One out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Vitafol-One, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Vitafol-One is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Vitafol-One. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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