What is Prenate Am? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

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Prenate Am overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • BP MultiNatal Plus, Bal-Care DHA Essential, C-Nate DHA, Classic Prenatal, CitraNatal Rx, CitraNatal Medley, CitraNatal Harmony, CitraNatal Essence, CitraNatal DHA, CitraNatal B-Calm, CitraNatal Assure, CitraNatal 90 DHA, Centrum Specialist Prenatal, Carlson PreNatal Multiple With DHA, Bal-Care DHA, Allbee w/C, Av-Vite FB, Av-Vite FB Forte, B6-Folic Acid, Balanced B50, B-Compleet, B-Complex-50, B Complex with C, Carlson Homocysteine Guard, Cerefolin, Deplin 15, Deplin 7.5, Eligen B12, FaBB, Folast

Generic Names:

  • Prenate Am

Uses:

  • Prenatal vitamins are used to supplement the diet during pregnancy and during breast feeding., Supplies your body with B vitamins. You might need extra B vitamins because of an illness or other medicines that you are using. You might not be getting enough B vitamins from the food you eat, or for other reasons.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula, Antidote, Nutriceutical, 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, Prenatal Formula, Vitamin Combination, Antihyperlipidemic, Digestant, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin B Combination, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin Combination, Prenatal Formula

Forms:

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

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth, By mouth

What is Prenate Am used for?

Prenate AM is a multivitamin that comes in capsule form. It is used to supplement the dietary needs of women before, during and after pregnancy. Common side effects of Prenate AM include constipation, upset stomach, throwing up and fever. You should not use Prenate AM if you have too much iron in your body or if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Prenate AM.

What form(s) does Prenate Am come in?

  • Spray

  • Kit

  • Coated Tablet

  • Capsule

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Powder

  • Tablet

  • Tablet

  • Liquid

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Capsule

What are common Prenate Am dosages?

  • Tablet 1MG

How to take Prenate Am

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

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

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

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

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You might need to shake the liquid just before you use it.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

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

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You might need to shake the liquid just before you use it.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

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

  • 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.

  • 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 Prenate Am

  • 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.

  • Missing a dose of a vitamin supplement is usually not a cause for concern.

  • 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.

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

Prenate Am contraindications - Who shouldn't take Prenate Am?

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any kind of vitamin B.

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

Prenate Am warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

  • 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.

Prenate Am interactions & what to avoid when taking Prenate Am

  • 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.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

Prenate Am side effects - How does Prenate Am 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

  • Nausea, diarrhea, gas.

  • Mild nausea.

  • Dark stools or constipation.

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