Components:

Dha, Doconexent, Ferrous Fumarate, Alpha, Folic Acid, Tribasic Calcium Phosphate, Prenatal Multivitamin Without Vitamin A With Minerals, -tocopherol, Prenatal, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Iron, Docusate Sodium, [ascorbic Acid], Cholecalciferol, Multivitamin

Medically reviewed by Kovalenko Svetlana Olegovna, PharmD. Last updated on 26.06.2023

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Prenexa

Name of the medicinal product

Prenexa

Therapeutic indications

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

PreNexa is a vitamin, mineral, iron, Folic acid (Prenexa), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and stool softener combination. It works by providing vitamins and minerals to the body to help meet nutritional requirements. The stool softener helps prevent constipation that may occur with iron products.

Dosage (Posology) and method of administration

Before, during and/or after pregnancy, one softgel capsule daily or as directed by a physician.

Contraindications

PreNexa® Capsules are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Do not take this product if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.

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.

Special warnings and precautions for use

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

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

Take PreNexa by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
Take PreNexa 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 PreNexa.
Avoid taking PreNexa with dairy products; they may interfere with the absorption of the iron in PreNexa.
Many medicines (eg, used for infection, blood pressure, low blood platelets, osteoporosis, thyroid problems) should not be taken at the same time as PreNexa; their effectiveness may be decreased. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your dose of PreNexa should be separated from your dose of any of your other medicines.
If you miss a dose of PreNexa, 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 PreNexa.

Undesirable effects

Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of Folic acid (Prenexa).

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