CitraNatal Bloom

Generic name: Iron (carbonyl iron, ferrous gluconate), folic acid, cyanocobalamin, ascorbic acid, and docusate sodium

Drug class: Prenatal vitamin and mineral supplement

Dosage form: Film-coated tablet

Root of administration: Oral

Dose: One tablet daily or as directed by a physician

Mechanism of action: CitraNatal Bloom provides essential vitamins and minerals to support the nutritional needs of women before conception, during pregnancy, and in the postnatal period. The combination of iron, folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin C, and docusate sodium aids in fetal development, maternal health, and overall well-being.

Drug usage cases:

• Improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception
• Supporting maternal health during pregnancy
• Enhancing postnatal recovery for both lactating and nonlactating mothers

Drug contraindications:

• Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

Side effects:

• Allergic reactions, including rash, hives, itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, and difficulty breathing
• Gastrointestinal discomfort such as constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain
• Black, tarry, or bloody stools
• Stomach cramps
• Change in stool color to green
• Fever

Warnings:

• Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
• Folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B12 is deficient.
• Folic acid in doses above 0.1 mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematologic remission can occur while neurological manifestations progress.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding: CitraNatal Bloom is specifically formulated to meet the increased nutritional demands of women during pregnancy and the postnatal period. It provides essential nutrients to support fetal development and maternal health.