MULTIVITAMINS + MINERALS + DHA + EPA (ELEVIT® PREGNANCY)
Frequently Asked Questions
From the moment you decide to start trying for a baby you will no doubt have questions. Multivitamins + Minerals + DHA + EPA (Elevit® Pregnancy) can help inform you and help you feel confident about why a prenatal multivitamin is suitable for you.
Multivitamins + Minerals + DHA + EPA (Elevit® Pregnancy) is a prenatal supplement specially formulated for the prevention of vitamin and mineral deficiencies during pregnancy (from week 14 until birth) with proper diet and exercise.
Reference: Approved Patient Information Leaflet for the Philippines
Multivitamins + Minerals + DHA + EPA (Elevit® Pregnancy) is available in a pack of 30 soft capsules.
Take one soft capsule daily with a glass of water preferably with a meal, throughout the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy. Do not exceed recommended intake.
In case of morning sickness, it is recommended that the capsule is taken at noon or in the evening.
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.
No need. Multivitamins + Minerals + DHA + EPA (Elevit® Pregnancy) is designed according to the daily nutritional requirements of pregnant women. The recommended dose is 1 capsule per day. If you take a higher dose, there may be a risk of excessive intake of certain nutrients.
Multivitamins + Minerals + DHA + EPA (Elevit® Pregnancy) is indicated to be used throughout the second and third trimester of pregnancy or from week 14 until birth.
No need. Multivitamins + Minerals + DHA + EPA (Elevit® Pregnancy) is designed according to the daily nutritional requirements of pregnant women. The recommended dose is 1 capsule 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.
It is not advisable to take Multivitamins + Minerals + DHA + EPA (Elevit® Pregnancy) together with another supplement without consultation from your healthcare professional as this may put you at risk of taking more than the allowed level of vitamins and minerals. Consult your doctor for advice before taking with another supplement.