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Is Taking Zincovit Safe During Pregnancy?

04/02/2008

Question:

I am 7 weeks pregnant. If taking Zincovit syrup as multivitamin suitable for me?

Answer:

Zincovit contains only Zinc and vitamins E, A, and C. Although this product would not be harmful to take during pregnancy, it does not contain the full spectrum of vitamins recommended during pregnancy. Ask your doctor about prenatal vitamins with folic acid. If you have trouble swallowing tablets, a chewable multivitamin with folic acid could be substituted for prenatal vitamins.

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Response by:

The Ohio State University Debra K. Gardner, PhamD
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Pharmacy
The Ohio State University Medical Center
The Ohio State University
Debra K. Gardner, PhamD