DESCRIPTION

One tablet daily provides:
VITAMINS

A* (50% as Beta Carotene)

5,000 IU

D
400 IU
E ( dl -alpha tocopheryl acetate)
30 IU
C (ascorbic acid)
120 mg
Folic Acid
1 mg
B 1 (thiamine mononitrate)
3 mg
B 2 riboflavin
3.4 mg
B 6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
10 mg
Niacinamide
20 mg
B 12 cyanocobalamin
12 mcg
Biotin
30 mcg

Pantothenic Acid (calcium pantothenate)

10 mg
MINERALS

Calcium (calcium carbonate)

200 mg
Iodine (potassium iodide)
150 mcg
Iron (ferrous fumarate)
27 mg
Magnesium (magnesium oxide)
25 mg
Copper (cupric oxide)
2 mg
Zinc (zinc oxide)
25 mg
Chromium (chromium chloride)
25 mcg
Molybdenum (sodium molybdate)
25 mcg
Manganese (manganese sulfate)
5 mg
Selenium (sodium selenate)
20 mcg
*Input as vitamin A acetate and beta carotene

MATERNA contains no artificial dyes, flavors or added sweeteners.

INDICATIONS

To provide vitamin and mineral supplementation prior to conception, throughout pregnancy and during the postnatal period for both the lactating and nonlactating mother.

DOSAGE

Before, during and after pregnancy, one tablet daily, or as directed by a physician.

WARNING:   Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

CAUTION

Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription.

PRECAUTIONS

Folic acid may partially correct the hematological damage due to vitamin B 12 deficiency of pernicious anemia, while the associated neurological damage progresses. In rare instances, allergic hypersensitivity has been reported following administration of folic acid.

NOTICE:   Contact with moisture may produce surface discoloration or erosion of the tablet.

HOW SUPPLIED

MATERNA is available as oblong-shaped, scored, sand-colored, film-coated tablets, engraved with "M" to the left of the score and "55" to the right of the score on one side of each tablet and "MATERNA" on the other side, in bottles of 100, NDC 0005-5586-11.

Store at room temperature, approximately 25°C; avoid excess heat. Dispense in well-closed, light-resistant container.

A child-resistant safety cap is provided as a safeguard against accidental ingestion by children.

Questions or Comments:  1-800-999-9384

Manufactured by:

LEDERLE PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION

American Cyanamid Company

Pearl River, NY 10965

PRODUCT PHOTO(S):

NOTE: These photos can be used only for identification by shape, color, and imprint. They do not depict actual or relative size.

The product samples shown here have been supplied by the manufacturer and reproduced in full color by PDR as a quick-reference identification aid. While every effort has been made to assure accurate reproduction, please remember that any visual identification should be considered preliminary. In cases of poisoning or suspected overdosage, the drug' identity should be verified by chemical analysis.

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