Appetamine OB

Multivitamins, iron, calcium.

Each capsule contains: Thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B₁) 10 mg, Riboflavin sodium phosphate (Vitamin B₂) 2 mg, Nicotinamide (Vitamin B₃) 20 mg, Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B₆) 2 mg, Folic acid (Vitamin B₉) 400 mcg, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B₁₂) 10 mcg, Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 150 mg, Iron (equivalent to 200 mg Ferrous sulfate) 60 mg, Calcium (equivalent to 100 mg Calcium lactate) 13 mg.

It is primarily used for maternal and fetal supplemental care. It may also be used for the prevention and treatment of vitamin B₆-deficiency, folic acid-deficiency, iron-deficiency, and megaloblastic anemia during pregnancy, lactation, menstrual blood loss and neural tube defects. It enhances body's resistance to different stresses and diseases. It improves blood circulation. Also, it helps prevent risk of developing gestational hypertensive disorders (pre-eclampsia), preterm birth and promotes fetal bone development.

Take one capsule daily or as prescribed by the physician. Take with or without food. Intake with Vitamin D greatly enhances absorption of calcium.

For patients with history of hypersensitivity to the components and to cobalt. Not given to patients with renal dysfunction, sarcoidosis, arrhythmia, hemochromatosis, and hemolytic anemia.

Gastrointestinal side effects (gas bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea, constipation, black tarry stools), increase in urination, hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria and kidney stones.

Vitamins: Drugs with same content to avoid overdose, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anticoagulants, cyclosporine, fluorouracil, insulin, phenytoin, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, methotrexate, milk, aluminum and copper preparations, phenobarbital and levodopa.
Ferrous sulfate: Antacids, chloramphenicol, levodopa, levothyroxine, penicillamine, quinolones, cefdinir, dimercaprol, Histamine H₂ receptor antagonists, proton pump inhibitors, tetracycline, and dairy products.
Calcium: High sodium and high protein intake increases urinary calcium excretion; caffeine and alcohol reduce calcium absorption; calcium reduces the therapeutic effect of Calcium-channel blockers (eg. nifedipine, amlodipine); Calcium decreases absorption of quinolones, levothyroxine, phenytoin and tetracycline.

Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Protect from light.

Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics

A11AA01 - multivitamins and iron ; Belongs to the class of multivitamins with minerals. Used as dietary supplements.

Non-Rx