PreCare Warnings and Precautions

Before taking PreCare, be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have anemia or any allergies. Also, make sure your healthcare provider is aware of any other medications you are taking (including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements). PreCare warnings and precautions also include being aware that the vitamins can mask certain types of anemia.

PreCare: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking PreCare Premium™ or PreCare^®Chewables if you have:

Anemia
Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

(PreCare is no longer being manufactured and should no longer be sold in the United States. Please consult your healthcare provider for further information.)

Specific Precautions and Warnings for PreCare

Some warnings and precautions to be aware of prior to taking PreCare include the following:

PreCare products contain folic acid, which can mask certain types of anemia. This means that if you take enough folic acid, certain types of anemia may not show up on blood tests. However, this does not apply to all types of anemia. If you have anemia, check with your healthcare provider before taking PreCare.
PreCare can potentially interact with a few other medications (see PreCare Drug Interactions).
PreCare products are usually considered safe for women who are breastfeeding (see PreCare and Breastfeeding).