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Sodium Ascorbate

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Habit forming
No
Availability
Prescription (Rx)

Brand names

Hemocyte PlusMoviPrepTandem Plus

Available as

10 MG · Oral Capsule7540 MG · Powder4700 MG · Powder0.8 MG · Oral Capsule

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⚠ Boxed warning
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Uses
I ndications and Usage: Nestabs DHA is indicated to provide vitamin/mineral and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation to women throughout pregnancy, during the postnatal for both lactating and nonlactating mothers. Nestabs DHA is also beneficial in improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception.
How to use / dosing
D osage and Administration: Nestabs DHA - One tablet and one soft gel capsule daily or as directed by a physician.
Side effects
A dverse Reactions: Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
W arnings: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-fatty acids per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including increased bleeding time and INR. Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients on anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired bleeding diathesis. Folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B12 is deficient.
Contraindications
C ontraindications: This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients .
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

7 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.