FDA Label for Citranatal 90 Dha

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Citranatal 90 Dha Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Mission Pharmacal Company. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Description



CitraNatal® 90 DHA is a prescription prenatal/postnatal multivitamin/mineral tablet with Ferr-Ease®, a patented dual-iron delivery comprising both a quick release and slow release iron, and a capsule of an essential fatty acid. The prenatal vitamin is a scored, white, oval multivitamin/mineral tablet. The tablet is debossed “CN 90” on one side and “08” bisect “29” on the other. The essential fatty acid DHA capsule is caramel colored and contains a light yellow to orange semi-solid mixture.

Each prenatal tablet contains:
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)120 mg
Calcium (Calcium citrate)160 mg
Iron (Carbonyl iron, ferrous gluconate)90 mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)400 IU
Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate)30 IU
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)3 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)3.4 mg
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)20 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl)20 mg
Folic Acid1 mg
Iodine (Potassium iodide)150 mcg
Zinc (Zinc oxide)25 mg
Copper (Cupric oxide)2 mg
Docusate Sodium50 mg

Each DHA gelatin capsule contains:
Docosahexaenoic Acid
(DHA, 40% from 750 mg Algal Oil)................................... 300 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) .................. Not more than 0.750 mg
Other ingredients in DHA gelatin capsule: High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Tocopherols, Ascorbyl Palmitate.


Indications



CitraNatal® 90 DHA is a multivitamin/mineral prescription drug indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception, throughout pregnancy, and in the postnatal period for both lactating and nonlactating mothers.


Contraindications



This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.


Warning



Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an 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.

WARNING: Folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B12 is deficient.


Precautions



Folic acid in doses above 0.1 mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematologic remission can occur while neurological manifestations progress.


Adverse Reactions



Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.


Dosage And Administration



One tablet and one capsule daily or as directed by a physician.


Storage



Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

NOTICE: Contact with moisture can discolor or erode the tablet.


How Supplied



Six child-resistant blister packs of 5 tablets and 5 capsules each - NDC 0178-0829-30

To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, call (210) 696-8400.



50261

C01 Rev 011110


DHA capsules manufactured for:
MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANY
San Antonio, TX USA 78230 1355


Prenatal tablets manufactured by:
MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANY
San Antonio, TX USA 78230 1355


Package Label.Principal Display Panel




CitraNatal®90 DHA Carton
NDC: 0178-0829-30


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