What is Multivitamin/Zinc Stress: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Multivitamin/Zinc Stress overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • CitraNatal Harmony, CitraNatal Rx, CitraNatal Medley, C-Nate DHA, Complete Natal DHA, CompleteNate, Bal-Care DHA, Bal-Care DHA Essential, BP MultiNatal Plus, Carlson PreNatal Multiple With DHA, CitraNatal 90 DHA, CitraNatal Assure, CitraNatal B-Calm, CitraNatal DHA, CitraNatal Essence

Generic Names:

  • Vitamins/Minerals

Uses:

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

Therapeutic Classes:

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

Forms:

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

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Multivitamin/Zinc Stress used for?

What form(s) does Multivitamin/Zinc Stress come in

  • Kit

  • Capsule

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Powder

  • Spray

  • Tablet

  • Bar

What are common Multivitamin/Zinc Stress doses?

  • Bottle 60 Tablets

How to take Multivitamin/Zinc Stress

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What to do if you miss a dose of Multivitamin/Zinc Stress

  • 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.

Multivitamin/Zinc Stress contraindications

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

Multivitamin/Zinc Stress 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

Multivitamin/Zinc Stress interactions

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

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

Multivitamin/Zinc Stress side effects

Serious Side Effects

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

  • Mild nausea.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Mild nausea.

  • Dark stools or constipation.