Micronutrient tabs, pregnancy/PAC-1000

General description:
Micronutrient film coated tablets, for Pregnancy and lactating women in a bottle of 1000 tablets. Based on UNIMMAP formula3. The number 3 is superscript/ reference number

Technical specifications:
Each tablet contains:
Vitamin A (RE) 800 mcg RAE (2667 IU)
Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) 10 mg alpha- tocopherol
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 5 mcg (200 I.U.)
Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine) 1.4 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 1.4 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 18 mg NE
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCL) 1.9 mg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 2.6 mcg
Folic acid 400 mcg (667 mcg DFE)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 70 mg
Elemental Iron 30 mg
Zinc 15 mg
Copper 2 mg
Selenium 65 mcg
Iodine 150 mcg

Labelling Units of Measure
mcg: microgram.
mg: milligram.
IU: International Unit
RAE: Retinol Activity Equivalent.
DFE: Dietary Folate Equivalent
NE: Niacin Equivalent.

Applicable references:
1. Vitamin and mineral requirements in human nutrition Second edition 2004 FAO WHO

2. Dietary reference intakes (DRI), national institutes of Health. Office of Dietary Supplements.

3. UNICEF/WHO/United Nations University multiple micronutrient supplement for pregnant and lactating women (UNIMMAP), Composition of a multi-micronutrient supplement to be used in pilot programmes among pregnant women in developing countries: report of a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations University workshop

Therapeutic Class:
Multivitamins with minerals.

Dosage, instruction for use
As directed by physician.

Guideline for Use:
WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience. World Health Organization 2016

Dispensing Instructions
Dispense in original packaging. Do not repack.

Packaging and labelling:
As per the UNICEF Technical requirements for pharmaceutical products : https://www.unicef.org/supp ly/files/UNICEF_Technical_Requirements_for_pharmaceuticals_5th_edition_2 017.pdf
A Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) is provided with each pack.
Label and leaflet in English and French.

Storage and transport conditions:
Do not store or transport above 30 degrees C. Keep out of reach and sight of children. Protect from light.

Shelf life:
24 months minimum

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S1580101 Micronutrient tabs, pregnancy/PAC-100