PNV-DHA is a prescription multivitamin and multimineral nutritional supplement. It is used by women while pregnant and breastfeeding to supplement their diets. Caution is recommended in patients with a history of bipolar illness as mood elevation is possible with this supplement. Common side effects may include allergies, itching an a feeling of swelling of the entire body.
What form(s) does PNV-DHA come in
Spray
Kit
Coated Tablet
Capsule
Chewable Tablet
Liquid Filled Capsule
Powder
Tablet
What are common PNV-DHA doses?
Capsule 27-0.6-0.4-300MG
Common PNV-DHA prescriptions
PNV-DHA 27-0.6-0.4-300mg capsule
How to take PNV-DHA
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.
Swallow the tablet, enteric coated tablet, capsule, or liquid filled 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.
Dissolve the powder in 4 to 5 ounces of water and drink the mixture right away.
The chewable tablet should be chewed completely before you swallow it.
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 PNV-DHA
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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.
PNV-DHA contraindications
You should not use prenatal vitamins if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a vitamin or mineral supplement.
PNV-DHA 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.
PNV-DHA interactions
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.
