Indications & Uses
Multiple Micronutrient Supplements tablet is used to improve the nutritional status of women throughout pregnancy. It is a micronutrient supplement, but it does not replace a balanced diet during pregnancy.
Pharmacology
Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) are nutritional supplements for use during pregnancy. They are based on the United Nations International Multiple Micronutrient Antenatal Preparation (UNIMMAP) formulation and follow the WFIO specification. Each supplement contains 15 micronutrients, including Iron and Folic Acid (IFA), at doses close to the recommended dietary allowances for pregnancy.
The body needs micronutrients only in very small amounts, but they are essential for normal physiological function, growth and development. Deficiencies of micronutrients such as vitamin A, iron, iodine and folate are very common during pregnancy, because the mother and the developing fetus both need more nutrients. These deficiencies can harm the mother's health, the pregnancy, and the health of the newborn baby.
Recent evidence shows that giving MMS to women from early in pregnancy brings clear benefits for the women and for their unborn and newborn infants, beyond what IFA supplementation alone gives. MMS can improve birth outcomes significantly by reducing the risk of low birth weight (LBW), being born small-for-gestational age (SGA), and preterm births.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Take one tablet of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements each day, starting as soon as possible after conception. Keep taking it through the pregnancy, which comes to 180 tablets over 6 months, or follow what the physician directs. It's not recommended for children and adolescents.
Side Effects
Taking Multiple Micronutrient Supplements daily at the recommended dose carries no risk of adverse health effects for almost everyone.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Accidental overdose of products that contain iron is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years. If a child takes too much by accident, call a doctor or go to the nearest hospital immediately.
Overdose
The Tolerable Upper Limit (UL) is the highest level of nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects for almost all people in the general population. For the ingredients in this supplement, the UL is well above the levels used in the UNIMMAP formulation. Iron is the exception to be careful about, because an overdose of iron raises the risk of gastrointestinal side effects. These include constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and loss of appetite, and they need a doctor's consultation.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Multiple Micronutrient Supplements out of the reach of children. Store them at 15°C to 30°C, and protect them from light and humidity.
Common questions about Gestcare
What is Gestcare Tablet?
Gestcare Tablet is a medicine that contains Multiple Micronutrient Supplements. It is made by Opsonin Pharma Limited.
What is Gestcare used for?
Multiple Micronutrient Supplements tablet is used to improve the nutritional status of women throughout pregnancy. It is a micronutrient supplement, but it does not replace a balanced diet during pregnancy.
What are the side effects of Gestcare?
Taking Multiple Micronutrient Supplements daily at the recommended dose carries no risk of adverse health effects for almost everyone.
What happens if I take too much Gestcare?
The Tolerable Upper Limit (UL) is the highest level of nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects for almost all people in the general population. For the ingredients in this supplement, the UL is well above the levels used in the UNIMMAP formulation. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Gestcare?
Keep Multiple Micronutrient Supplements out of the reach of children. Store them at 15°C to 30°C, and protect them from light and humidity.
Do I need a prescription for Gestcare?
Gestcare is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.