What is Enbrace HR? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Jan 25, 2023

Enbrace HR 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

Generic Names:

  • Enbrace Hr

Uses:

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

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

Forms:

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

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Enbrace HR used for?

Enbrace HR is a mineral, multivitamin, and fatty acid product. It is used to prevent vitamin deficiency in pregnant women before, during and after pregnancy. It is also used by women who are breastfeeding. It is essential for maintaining good health of both mother and unborn child. It also contains iron and folic acid for women of childbearing age and to treat pregnant women with anemia. It is available as a tablet.

What form(s) does Enbrace HR come in?

  • Spray

  • Kit

  • Coated Tablet

  • Capsule

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Powder

  • Tablet

What are common Enbrace HR dosages?

  • Capsule 1 bottle

Enbrace HR images - What does Enbrace HR look like?

  • EnBrace HR
    1 bottle capsule

How to take Enbrace HR

  • 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.

What to do if you miss a dose of Enbrace HR

  • 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.

Enbrace HR contraindications - Who shouldn't take Enbrace HR?

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

Enbrace HR 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.

Enbrace HR interactions & what to avoid when taking Enbrace HR

  • 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.

Enbrace HR side effects - How does Enbrace HR make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Dark stools or constipation.

  • Mild nausea.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Mild nausea.

  • Dark stools or constipation.