PreCare Premium and PreCare Chewables are prenatal vitamins that are available by prescription only. This eMedTV page offers an overview of PreCare products, including information on the benefits of taking prenatal vitamins and general dosing tips.
Side effects of PreCare may include constipation, nausea, and fatigue. This eMedTV page lists other PreCare side effects (including those that may need prompt medical care) and covers why it is difficult to tell if the side effects are due to PreCare.
This eMedTV article explains that PreCare products are specifically designed for supplementing certain vitamins and minerals that may be lacking in a pregnant woman's diet. This page covers other PreCare uses, such as for women who are breastfeeding.
The recommended PreCare dosage is one tablet once a day. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers general PreCare dosing guidelines, including some suggestions for when and how to take the prenatal vitamins.
Thyroid medications, certain antibiotics, and bisphosphonates may potentially interact with PreCare. This eMedTV resource describes how you can avoid possible PreCare drug interactions (which can prevent medicines from being absorbed into the body).
PreCare products contain folic acid, which can mask certain types of anemia. This eMedTV resource discusses other important PreCare warnings and precautions, and explains what to talk to your healthcare provider about before taking PreCare.
Taking too much PreCare may cause iron poisoning, which could lead to seizures, vomiting, or a coma. This eMedTV article lists other possible signs of a PreCare overdose and describes the treatment options that are available in case of overdose.
Women who are breastfeeding (as well as their infants) can benefit from the nutrients in PreCare. This eMedTV page offers more information on the benefits of taking PreCare and breastfeeding, and explains why PreCare can be helpful during this time.
As with other prenatal vitamins, PreCare products are not available in generic form. This part of the eMedTV archives explains why there are no generic PreCare products available and covers what you should do if your pharmacy doesn't stock PreCare.
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