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Ingredients

For the exact amount of each ingredient, see full prescribing information.

PreferaOB®
Active Ingredients
Vitamins
D3 (cholecalciferol)
[kole e kal SI fer ol]		 Facilitates absorption of calcium and phosphorus; promotes strong teeth and bones
E (d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) Aids the formation and function of red blood cells and muscles; protects against damage from free radicals
B1 (thiamin mononitrate) Raises energy level and regulates nervous system
B2 (riboflavin)      Maintains energy, good eyesight, and healthy skin
B3 (niacinamide)      Promotes healthy skin, nerves and digestion
B6 (pyridoxine HCl) Aids formation of red blood cells; helps to control morning sickness
Folic Acid    Supports placenta; prevents spina bifida and other neural tube defects
B12 (cyanocobalamin)
   [sigh ah no ko BALL ah min]		 Helps build red blood cells, DNA; facilitates nerve repair
Biotin Facilitates metabolism of carbohydrate and fat
B5 (d-calcium pantothenate)
   [pan toe THEH nate]		 Facilitates metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, and fat
Minerals

Iron
Polysaccharide iron complex (PIC)

Heme iron polypeptide (HIP)

 Supports hemoglobin production; prevents anemia, helps to support healthy birth weight and prevent premature delivery
Iodine (potassium iodide) Supports healthy thyroid function
Zinc (zinc oxide)    Helps produce insulin and enzymes; aids iron absorption
Selenium  (sodium selenate)  Protects body from damage by free radicals
Copper (cupric sulfate)
[kOO´prik sul´fate]		 Aids in the formation of bone, red blood cells; and connective tissue; supports central nervous system function

 

  

PreferaOB is a prescription multivitamin / multimineral nutritional supplement indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of women throughout pregnancy and in the postnatal period for both lactating and non-lactating mothers. PreferaOB® is also beneficial in improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception.

PreferaOB is rich in iron and smaller than most prenatal vitamins, making it easy-to-swallow.  Plus, PreferaOB includes vitamin B6 which may reduce likelihood of pregnancy morning sickness2 and comes complete with 1 mg folic acid.
Ask your doctor if PreferaOB is right for you.

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