What is CitraNatal Medley? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Jun 4, 2022

CitraNatal Medley overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Basic's Prenatal Vitamins, Bal-Care DHA Essential, C-Nate DHA, Classic Prenatal, CitraNatal Rx, CitraNatal Medley, CitraNatal Harmony, CitraNatal DHA, CitraNatal B-Calm, CitraNatal Assure, CitraNatal 90 DHA, Centrum Specialist Prenatal, Carlson PreNatal Multiple With DHA, BP MultiNatal Plus, Bal-Care DHA, Complete Natal DHA, CompleteNate

Generic Names:

  • Citranatal Medley

Uses:

  • Prenatal vitamins are used to supplement the diet during pregnancy and during breast feeding., Prenatal vitamins are used to supplement the diet before, during, and after pregnancy.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antidote, Probiotic, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin B Combination, Vitamin Combination, Vitamin Combination, Prenatal Formula, Nutriceutical

Forms:

  • Spray, Kit, Coated Tablet, Capsule, Chewable Tablet, Liquid Filled Capsule, Powder, Tablet, Bar

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is CitraNatal Medley used for?

What form(s) does CitraNatal Medley come in?

  • Spray

  • Kit

  • Coated Tablet

  • Capsule

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Powder

  • Tablet

  • Bar

What are common CitraNatal Medley dosages?

  • Capsule 27-1-200MG

CitraNatal Medley images - What does CitraNatal Medley look like?

  • CitraNatal Medley
    27-1-200mg capsule

How to take CitraNatal Medley

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Swallow the tablet, enteric coated tablet, capsule, or liquid filled capsule whole. Do not break, chew, or crush it.

  • The chewable tablet should be chewed completely before you swallow it.

  • Dissolve the powder in 4 to 5 ounces of water and drink the mixture right away.

  • Spray the mouth spray on the inside of your cheek. Hold the medicine in your mouth for about 30 seconds, then swallow.

  • The chewable tablet should be chewed before you swallow it.

  • Swallow the tablet or capsule whole. Do not break, chew, or crush it.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

What to do if you miss a dose of CitraNatal Medley

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

CitraNatal Medley contraindications - Who shouldn't take CitraNatal Medley?

  • You should not use prenatal vitamins if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a vitamin or mineral supplement.

CitraNatal Medley warnings

  • This medicine might have enough iron to poison a small child. Be very careful to keep this medicine out of the reach of children. If a child does swallow some of this medicine, call a doctor or poison control center right away.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease or have ever had kidney stones. Tell your doctor if you have blood problems such as pernicious anemia or too much iron.

  • You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). If you have this condition, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease or have ever had kidney stones. Tell your doctor if you have any blood problems (such as pernicious anemia or too much iron).

CitraNatal Medley interactions & what to avoid when taking CitraNatal Medley

  • You should not use other vitamin and mineral supplements while you are using prenatal vitamins.

  • There are many drugs that can interact with a prenatal multivitamin. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.

  • This medicine might have enough iron to poison a small child. Be very careful to keep this medicine out of the reach of children. If a child does swallow some of this medicine, call a doctor or poison control center right away.

  • You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). If you have this condition, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

CitraNatal Medley side effects - How does CitraNatal Medley make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Dark stools or constipation.

  • Mild nausea.

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Mild nausea.

  • Dark stools or constipation.

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