Caring for mother and child during pregnancy
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Important message about PregVit folic 5's packaging safety standards and environmental performancePregVit folic 5's compliance blister packaging combines convenience with safety and has been designed according to the highest standards applicable to prescription products. Child safety is among Duchesnay’s highest priorities. For example, PregVit folic 5's packaging helps prevent accidental overdose of iron among young children. Childhood poisoning caused by accidental overdoses of iron-containing supplements is the biggest concern of poison control experts, consumer protection groups, and healthcare providers. Iron-containing supplements are the leading cause of pediatric poisoning deaths for children under 6. PregVit folic 5 30-day package contains less iron-containing tablets than other brands' units containing 100 tablets with iron. In addition, only the 30 a.m. PregVit folic 5 tablets contain iron, since Health Canada recommends to take iron and calcium at different times of the day to enhance iron absorption. Keeping its commitment to child safety in mind, Duchesnay is currently working at enhancing the environmental performance of the PregVit folic 5 packaging, of which some components are already recyclable. |
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 Duchesnay announces a more eco-friendly packaging of its prenatal multivitamins >>
 This web site is dedicated to nutrition, lifestyle habits and vitamin supplementation before, during and following pregnancy >>
Women of childbearing age:"All women who could become pregnant and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding need a multivitamin containing folic acid every day. Pregnant women need to ensure that their multivitamin also contains iron. A healthcare professional can help you find the multivitamin that is right for you."Ref: Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - PDF (1.755 Mb) See page 5 |