Pregnancy Plus 1-2-3 is a premium multivitamin containing 23 nutrients to help meet the increased nutritional demands during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Plus 1-2-3 maintains a healthy pregnancy and supports healthy foetal brain development.

Pregnancy Plus 1-2-3 contains folic acid plus folinic acid, a more metabolically active form of folate, which bypasses several steps in folic acid metabolism. Folic acid, taken at least four weeks before conception and during the first trimester of pregnancy, helps to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly.

Pregnancy Plus 1-2-3 contains methylcobalamin, the active form of vitamin B12, important for DNA replication, cell division and growth.

Pregnancy Plus 1-2-3 is available in a vanilla-coated tablet that is formulated to be taken twice a day to provide optimal levels of nutrients to mother and baby.

• Thiamine nitrate (vitamin B1) 20mg
• Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 20mg
• Nicotinamide 20mg
• Calcium pantothenate 20mg (equiv. Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) 18.3mg)
• Pyridoxine hydrochloride 37.6mg (equiv. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) 30.9mg)
• Pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate 7.8mg, equiv. Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 5mg
• TOTAL PYRRIDOXINE (VITAMINE B6) 35.9mg
• Calcium folinate 173.6 micrograms (equiv. Folinic acid 125 micrograms)
• Levomefolate calcium 154.8mcg, equiv. Levomefolic acid (5-MTHF) 125micrograms
• Biotin 200 micrograms
• Mecobalamin (co-methylcobalamin) (vitamin B12) 250micrograms
• Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 50mg
• Colecalciferol 12.5micrograms (equiv. vitamin D3 500IU)
• Mixed (low-alpha type) Tocopherols concentrate 5mg
• Choline bitartrate 75mg
• Inositol 10mg
• Calcium phosphate equiv. calcium 25mg
• Calcium pantothenate equiv. calcium 1.7mg
• TOTAL ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 26.7mg
• Chromium picolinate equiv. chromium 25 micrograms
• Iron amino acid chelate equiv. iron 5mg
• Magnesium amino acid chelate equiv. magnesium 20mg
• Manganese amino acid chelate equiv. manganese 1mg
• Molybdenum trioxide equiv. molybdenum 25 micrograms
• Potassium iodide equiv. iodine 135 micrograms
• Selenomethionine equiv. selenium 25 micrograms
• Zinc citrate dihydrate equiv. zinc 10mg

Adults: Take 1 tablet, twice daily, with food, or as directed by your health professional.

Does not contain egg, milk, peanut, tree nuts, gluten, lactose or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

WARNINGS:

Advise your doctor of any medicine you take during pregnancy, particularly in your first trimester.

If you are concerned about the health of yourself of your baby, talk to your health practitioner.

Contains vitamin B6. Stop taking this medication if you experience tingling, burning or numbness and see your healthcare practitioner as soon as possible.

Do not exceed the stated dose except on medical advice. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect/spina bifida, seek specific medical advice.

This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded. Vitamin and mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet.

DRUG INTERACTIONS:

Always advise a health professional of any supplements taken during pregnancy to ensure appropriate safety.

Caution with antiepileptic and anticonvulsant medications - folic acid and vitamin B6 may reduce serum levels of these medications. Patients should take folate only under the supervision of a health professional.

Caution with blood thinning medications - selenium and vitamin E may increase the risk of bleeding. Monitor.

Caution with penicillamine (detoxifying agent) - minerals can reduce absorption and efficacy. Separate doses by 2-3 hours.

Caution with quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics - these drugs may form complexes with minerals which can reduce absorption of both. Take the drug at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after mineral supplements.

Caution with levothyroxine or antithyroid medications - minerals reduce the absorption and efficacy. Separate dose by at least 4 hours and monitor thyroid function.

Caution with sulfasalazine (antidiarrheal) - may bind with iron, reducing absorption of both. Separate dose by 2 hours.

Caution with lithium - concurrent administration of iodine and lithium can increase risk of toxicity. Monitor thyroid function.

Caution with cyclosporin (immunosuppressant) - vitamin E may increase or decrease serum drug levels. Monitor - drug dose may need to be adjusted accordingly.

Caution with aluminium-based antacids - vitamin C increases the amount of aluminium absorbed. Separate doses by at least 2 hours.

CAUTIONS:

Contraindicated in iron overload conditions such as haemochromatosis, haemosiderosis, or iron-loading anaemias, such as thalassaemia and sideroblastic anaemia.

Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia.

Caution in people with sarcoidosis and hyperparathyroidism - use only under medical supervision.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Taking vitamin B6 at night may result in more vivid dreams in some individuals.

COMPANION PRODUCTS:

Breastfeeding Support

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Omega-3 Concentrate

Raspberry Leaf (3rd trimester)