But will the supplements still be effective? Well, the short answer is it depends on the supplement. There are two types of supplements that should not be sized down. So put down the knife if the type of vitamin or mineral you're taking is a time-released formula or those with an enteric coating, like probiotic supplements.
Also referred to as extended-release, slow-release, delayed-release and sustained-release, these products are designed to slowly release vitamins or minerals throughout the body over a specific length of time usually between 5 and 8 hours.
A time-released supplement must stay intact in order for the desired purpose to be successful, she states. The other type of supplement that should be swallowed whole are capsules that are made with an enteric coating. MjV89 said:.
I have a hard time swallowing pills too so I take the gummies 2 per …. I just feel like gummies might not give me all the vitamins I need, so that's why I want to change to a prenatal pill, what kind of gummies do you take? I'll definitely be asking my OB, thank you! See all replies 3. Ddaniel26 said:. I just feel like gummies might not give me all the vitamins I need, so…. I was having a hard time talking the huge prenatal pill with water, but orange juice made it much easier to swallow.
Minerals may also be contained in prenatal multivitamins. Many vitamins can cause serious or life-threatening side effects if taken in large doses. Do not take more of this medication than directed on the label or prescribed by your doctor.
Before taking prenatal multivitamins, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and all medicines you use. Ask a doctor before using a vitamin or mineral supplement if you are on a low-salt diet. You may need to continue taking prenatal multivitamins if you breast-feed your baby.
Ask your doctor about taking this medication while breast-feeding. Many multivitamin products also contain minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Minerals especially taken in large doses can cause side effects such as tooth staining, increased urination, stomach bleeding, uneven heart rate, confusion, and muscle weakness or limp feeling.
Read the label of any multivitamin product you take to make sure you are aware of what it contains. The chewable tablet must be chewed or allowed to dissolve in your mouth before swallowing. You may also allow the chewable tablet to dissolve in drinking water, fruit juice, or infant formula but not milk or other dairy products.
Drink this mixture right away. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep prenatal multivitamins in their original container.
Storing vitamins in a glass container can ruin the medication. Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
Do not take two doses at one time. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at Overdose symptoms may include stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, hair loss, peeling skin, tingly feeling in or around your mouth, changes in menstrual periods, weight loss, severe headache, muscle or joint pain, severe back pain, blood in your urine, pale skin, and easy bruising or bleeding.
Do not take this medication with milk, other dairy products, calcium supplements, or antacids that contain calcium.
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