Stuart Prenatal

Stuart Prenatal is an over-the-counter prenatal vitamin that is specifically designed for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Before taking Stuart Prenatal, be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have anemia or any allergies. Stuart Prenatal vitamins come in the form of a tablet and are taken once a day. Possible side effects of the prenatal vitamins include nausea, constipation, and vomiting.

 

What Is Stuart Prenatal?

Stuart Prenatal® is a prenatal vitamin that is available without a prescription. Prenatal vitamins contain vitamins and minerals and are specifically designed for women who are pregnant (or breastfeeding).
 
(Click Stuart Prenatal Uses for more information on what Stuart Prenatal is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
 

Who Makes Stuart Prenatal?

Stuart Prenatal is made by Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 

How Does Stuart Prenatal Work?

Stuart Prenatal vitamins contain a variety of vitamins and minerals that are important for a healthy pregnancy.
 These vitamins and minerals are similar to those found in most multivitamins. However, Stuart Prenatal contains more of certain vitamins and minerals. Importantly, Stuart Prenatal contains 800 mcg of folic acid (compared to 400 mcg for most multivitamins), which can help to prevent certain birth defects. This is probably enough for most pregnant women, although it is slightly less than the amount found in most prescription prenatal vitamins (which have 1000 mcg, or 1 mg).
 
Stuart Prenatal also contains iron, a little calcium, and various other vitamins and minerals. You may need to take extra calcium (as is the case with all prenatal vitamins), as calcium is a bulky mineral (which would make the prenatal vitamins too large), and is best taken two or three times a day.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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