Indications
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.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
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 ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.