MULTIVITAMINS AND MINERALS (ELEVIT® PRE-CONCEPTION)
Frequently Asked Questions

From the moment you decide to start trying for a baby you will no doubt have questions. Multivitamins and Minerals (Elevit® Pre-conception) can help inform you and help you feel confident about why a prenatal multivitamin is suitable for you.

    WHAT IS MULTIVITAMINS AND MINERALS (ELEVIT® PRE-CONCEPTION)?

    Multivitamins and Minerals (Elevit® Pre-conception) is a prenatal supplement specially formulated for the prevention and treatment of vitamin and mineral deficiencies in preparation for pregnancy and during pregnancy (until week 13) with proper diet and exercise.

    Reference: Approved Patient Information Leaflet for the Philippines

    HOW DO I TAKE MULTIVITAMINS AND MINERALS (ELEVIT® PRE-CONCEPTION)?

    Take one tablet daily with some water 4 weeks prior to conception until week 13, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed recommended intake.

    In case of morning sickness, it is recommended that the tablet is taken at noon or in the evening.

    For more tailored nutrition during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, switch to Multivitamins + Minerals + DHA + EPA (Elevit® Pregnancy) from week 14 to birth.

    WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MULTIVITAMINS AND MINERALS (ELEVIT® PRE-CONCEPTION) AND MULTIVITAMIN + MINERALS + DHA + EPA (ELEVIT® PREGNANCY)?

    Elevit® offers tailored nutrition for the different stages of conception:

    Multivitamins and Minerals (Elevit® Pre-conception) is a prenatal supplement specially formulated to support the increasing nutrient needs in preparation for pregnancy until 1st trimester of pregnancy, with proper diet and exercise. It contains a range of vitamins and minerals including 800 μg of folate composed of 400 μg of folic acid and 451 μg of Levomefolate calcium (equivalent to another 400 μg of folic acid) taken at least one month prior to and during pregnancy may reduce the risk of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.

    As you move on to the 2nd trimester until birth, Multivitamins + Minerals + DHA + EPA (Elevit® Pregnancy) can be used to support the baby’s healthy growth with DHA and EPA for baby’s normal brain and eye development, and with Folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin B6 and iron to help maintain normal blood formation, important for the blood supply during pregnancy.

    I HAVE VOMITED AFTER TAKING ELEVIT, DO I NEED TO TAKE ANOTHER TABLET? (ELEVIT® PRE-CONCEPTION)

    No need. Multivitamins and Minerals (Elevit® Pre-conception) is designed according to the daily nutritional requirements of pregnant women. The recommended dose is 1 tablet per day. If you take a higher dose, there may be a risk of excessive intake of certain nutrients. Hence, if you vomit after taking Elevit, you may consider switching the time taking this product. If you have morning sickness, you can try taking the tablet in the afternoon or evening.