Dosing and uses of Folgard, Natalins Rx (multivitamins)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
Large number of products available; consult each product labeling
Nutritional Supplement
1 tablet PO qDay
10 mL in 500-1000 mL NS/D5W IV or added to TPn
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
Large number of products available; consult each product labeling
Nutritional Supplement
≥3 kg to 11 years: 5 mL/day IV of pediatric formulation added to TPN or ≥100 mL of appropriate solution
>11 years: 1 tablet PO qDay or 10 mL in 500-1000 mL NS/D5W IV or added to TPn
Folgard, Natalins Rx (multivitamins) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Constipation
Dark stools
Nausea, vomiting
Abdominal pain
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Undiagnosed anemias, hemochromatosis, Wilson's disease
Cautions
Impaired renal function
Nephrolithiasis
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: A
Lactation: Safe
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Nutrition
Varies
Pharmacology of Folgard, Natalins Rx (multivitamins)
Mechanism of action
Depending on ingredients in the formulaiton may support metabolic functions as well as protein and DNA synthesis
