DESCRIPTION

CONTENTS:   Each StrongStart™ Chewable, imprinted with Savage Laboratories logo images/77/36001501.jpg0344, contains:

Calcium (as calcium carbonate) ................................... 200 mg

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) ........................................... 100 mg

Iron (as ferrous fumarate) ............................................. 29 mg

Vitamin E (dl-(alpha)-tocopheryl acetate) ...................... 30 IU

Vitamin B 6 (pyridoxine HCl) ........................................ 20 mg

Zinc (as zinc oxide) ....................................................... 20 mg

Vitamin B 3 (niacinamide) .............................................. 15 mg

Vitamin B 5 (pantothenic acid as calcium pantothenate) .... 7 mg

Vitamin B 1 (thiamine mononitrate) .................................. 3 mg

Vitamin B 2 (riboflavin) .................................................... 3 mg

Vitamin B 9 (folic acid) .................................................... 1 mg

Vitamin B 12 (cyanocobalamin) .................................... 12 mcg

Vitamin A (as betacarotene) ...................................... 1,000 IU

Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) ........................................... 400 IU

ACTIVE INGREDIENT:   Each StrongStart™ Chewable contains 1 mg of folic acid (vitamin B 9 ).

INDICATIONS

StrongStart™ Chewables are indicated for vitamin and mineral dietary supplementation in women throughout their pregnancy and in the postnatal period for both lactating and non-lactating mothers. StrongStart™ Chewable can also be administered to improve the nutritional status of women prior to conception.

WARNING

The administration of folic acid alone is inadequate for the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megablastic anemias caused by vitamin B 12 deficiency

WARNING:   Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

PRECAUTIONS

General:   Folic acid, in doses of 0.1 mg daily, may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematologic remission can occur while neurological manifestations remain progressive.

Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 6 mg Per Tablet.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The usual dosage of StrongStart™ Chewable is one chewable daily, or as directed by a physician.

HOW SUPPLIED

NDC 0281-0344-53, bottle of 100

NDC 0281-0344-30, bottle of 30

Dispense StrongStart™ Chewables in a tight, light resistant container with a child resistant closure. Store StrongStart™ Chewables at controlled room temperature, 15°-30° C (59°-86° F). Avoid excessive heat 40° C (104° F).

Avoid freezing.

Manufactured for

SAVAGE LABORATORIES®

a division of Altana Inc.

Melville, New York 11747

Manufactured by:

Confab Laboratories

St. Hubert, Quebec, Canada J3Y 3X3

                                                  IF70344

                                                      R4/01

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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