Bal-Care DHA Essential

Generic name:vitamin and mineral supplement
Dosage form: tablet / softgel capsule

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.

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SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Serving Size 1 Tablet:
VITAMINS
A (beta carotene) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,850 IU 36% Daily Value
C (ascorbic acid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 mg 200% Daily Value
D (cholecalciferol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .840 IU 210% Daily Value
E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 mg 10% Daily Value
B1 (thiamine mononitrate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.8 mg 106% Daily Value
B2 (riboflavin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 mg 200% Daily Value
Niacinamide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 mg 100% Daily Value
B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 mg 2000% Daily Value
Folic acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 mg 125% Daily Value
B12 (cyanocobalamin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 mcg 150% Daily Value

MINERALS
Calcium (calcium carbonate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 mg 17% Daily Value
Iron (as sodium iron EDTA and polysaccharide iron complex) . . .27 mg 150% Daily Value
Magnesium (magnesium oxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 mg 6% Daily Value
Zinc (zinc oxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 mg 167% Daily Value
Copper (cupric oxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 mg 100% Daily Value

Service Size 1 Softgel:
374 mg purified omega-3 fatty acids including:
At least 262 mg DHA (docosahexaenoic acid); also contains at least 112 mg of other omega-3 fatty acids.

OTHER TABLET INGREDIENTS:
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Crospovidone, Maltodextrin, Acacia Gum, Silicon Dioxide, Triacetin, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Polydextrose, Yellow #6 Lake, Blue #2 Lake, Red #40 Lake.

OTHER SOFTGEL INGREDIENTS:
Ammonium Hydroxide, Ethylcellulose, Gelatin, Glycerin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Oleic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Stearic Acid, Vanillin.
Softgel contains fish and soybeans

Directions:
Before, during and after pregnancy, one tablet and one enteric-coated softgel capsule taken by mouth daily, or as directed by a physician.

Use: To provide vitamin and mineral supplementation throughout pregnancy and during the postnatal period for both the lactating and non lactating mother. It is also useful for improving nutritional status prior to conception.

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a l