Preguntas frecuentes sobre Provida OB
How much does Provida OB cost without insurance?
Provida OB on average costs $44.29. You can save money with a SingleCare Provida OB coupon. With SingleCare, Provida OB costs $30.68 at participating stores.
How much does Provida OB cost with insurance?
As with any prescription drug copay, the cost of Provida OB with insurance varies by plan. However, many insurance companies may not cover the cost of Provida OB. Check with your pharmacist to determine your insurance status with a Provida OB prescription. With SingleCare, Provida OB costs $30.68 with a doctor's prescription. This may be a better alternative to insurance, so compare prices with your SingleCare savings card first before you overpay for Provida OB.
Does Medicare cover Provida OB and how much does it cost?
Because the active ingredients in Provida OB are easily available in over-the-counter multivitamins, neither Medicare Advantage nor Medicare Part D prescription drug plans cover purchases of Provida OB. Medicare patients should use a SingleCare discount card with a doctor's prescription and pay $30.68 at participating big-box discount stores, grocery stores, and pharmacies.
Is there a generic of Provida OB?
Provida OB is a brand-name prescription prenatal multivitamin. There is no specific generic version of Provida OB, but its key ingredients are found in other brand-name prenatal multivitamin formulas, such as Prenate Essential and Enfamil Expecta. You can search the SingleCare website for more information and savings on these products. In addition, all of the active ingredients in Provida OB are universally available singly or in combination in numerous generic, over-the-counter dietary supplements.
What is Provida OB?
Provida OB is a brand-name prescription prenatal multivitamin for pregnant or nursing women. It is formulated to support the growth of a fetus with vitamins and minerals. Provida OB also includes a live culture of Lactobacillus, a prebiotic, to support the general gastrointestinal health of the mother.
Active ingredients in Provida OB includes B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, iron, magnesium, zinc, and copper.
B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are critical to cell metabolism and tissue growth in the developing fetus. Folate (vitamin B9) is a highly critical nutrient that supports the growth of the fetus's central nervous system. Provida OB also includes vitamins B6, B9 (folate), B12, and iron to support blood growth in the fetus and prevent anemia in the mother. Vitamin D is a critical ingredient for fetal bone growth. DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, supports the growth of a fetus's brain and retina.
Provida OB does not include calcium.
One Provida OB capsule is taken daily with food or as directed by a physician.
What are the side effects of Provida OB?
Side effects from multivitamins with iron, though rare, include but are not limited to constipation, diarrhea, upset stomach, or dark stools. Allergic reactions to vitamins are very rare.
Multivitamins with minerals, such as Provida OB, taken in large doses can result in side effects from excess mineral intake, such as stomach upset, muscle weakness, stomach bleeding, tooth staining, and even heavy metal poisoning. Iron is toxic in large doses and can cause nausea, vomiting, paleness, and even coma and death if too much is taken. Always follow the dosage recommended in the instructions or by your prescribing physician.
