Elevit 100s Bayer

General Information Elevit is a once-daily vitamin and mineral supplement which is specially formulated with essential nutrients to help meet the nutritional needs of women preparing their body for pregnancy, those pregnant and breastfeeding. Elevit helps provide both mother and baby with nutritional support to help baby’s healthy development.  Elevit contains a range of vitamins and minerals including the highest level of folic acid and iron of any pregnancy multivitamin and a high level of iodine for brain development. Folic acid is clinically proven to reduce the risk of birth defects, like spina bifida, iron helps to prevent iron deficiency and iodine assists baby’s brain development.  Warnings Always read the label. Use only as directed. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect/spina bifida, seek specific medical advice. This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 100mcg for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded. Suitable for use by adults only. Do not exceed the stated dose of folic acid except on medical advice.  Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Ingredients Each tablet contains: Folic Acid 800mcg Iron (as ferrous fumarate) 60mg Iodine (as potassium iodide) 220mcg  Thiamine (Vitamin B1, as thiamine nitrate) 1.4mg Riboflavine (Vitamin B2) 1.4mg Nicatinamide 18mg Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5, as calcium pantothenate) 6mg Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6, as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 1.9mg Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 2.6mcg Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 85mg Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3 200IU) 5mcg dl-alpha tocopherol (Vitamin E, as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 18.7mg  Biotin (Vitamin H) 30mcg Calcium (as calcium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous, calcium pantothenate and calcium carbonate) 125mg Magnesium (as magnesium oxide-heavy and magnesium sterate) 100mg Copper (as cupric sulphate anhydrous) 1mg Manganese (as manganese sulfate monohydrate) 1.9mg Zinc (as zinc citrate trihydrate) 11mg Selenium (as sodium selenite) 50mcg Contains sucrose. Gluten free. Free of Porcine and Bovine derived ingredients. Directions Take Elevit for at least one month before pregnancy, throughout pregnancy and the breastfeeding period. Directions for Use: Take one tablet daily with the main meal or as directed by your healthcare professional.