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Elevit Vitamins & Minerals for Pregnancy and Lactation.
During pregnancy and lactation the need for vitamins and minerals increases greatly. Elevit is formulated to provide additional vitamins and minerals to meet the increased needs of the mother-to-be and to provide her growing baby with the best possible conditions and nourishment throughout its whole development - from conception, through pregnancy and on to breastfeeding.
Product Description
Pregnancy supplements similar to Elevit have been shown in clinical trials to reduce the likelihood of certain birth defects, such as spina bifida when taken in the early stage of pregnancy.
Trying to get pregnant? Elevit is a once-daily vitamin and mineral supplement for pregnancy.
It is based on a formulation clinically proven to reduce the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida by 92%.1-3
Unlike other pregnancy supplements its actually been proven with over one million successful pregnancies!
Taken with a healthy diet, Elevit contains the multivitamins and minerals that mums need. It has a higher level of folate than most other multivitamin supplements used in pregnancy and also helps prevent iron deficiency.
Taking Elevit when trying to get pregnant
It's best to take Elevit at least one month prior to conception, although it has benefits throughout the nine months of pregnancy and right through to breast feeding.
Clinically Proven
Many multivitamin pregnancy supplements make claims but Elevit is based on a formulation clinically proven to reduce the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida by 92%.1-3 The clinical study to test the effectiveness of Elevit involved over 5,000 women. Elevit works!
If you're trying to get pregnant then here's why you should try Elevit!
Pregnancy (pre birth and post birth) is physically demanding and you may be struggling to get the extra nutrients you need in your diet. However it's important to know that nutrients don't just benefit you. They benefit baby as well!
Elevit contains many important vitamins and minerals, including calcium, zinc, magnesium and B group vitamins. These all play vital roles in the health and wellbeing of you and your baby. Elevit contains all the folate* you need and is also an important source of iron which helps energy levels.
So if you're finding it hard to keep up with your body and your baby, Elevit can help! It's a simple once daily tablet that can be taken any time of the day and is only available in pharmacy
There are lots of common questions about Elevit so we've put together a list that will give you the answers you are looking for.
- What is Elevit?
ELEVIT is a vitamin and mineral supplement for pregnancy which is based on a clinical study.
- Why would Elevit be recommended above other supplements?
Elevit has been specifically designed so you can be confident of its benefits. Other supplements may contain herbal ingredients that may not have been tested in pregnancy. In some supplements there may be insufficient levels of key nutrients, such as iron for example.
- How is Elevit different to other pregnancy multivitamins?
Many of the pregnancy supplements available in Australia are basic multivitamins that have been slightly adjusted for pregnancy. In contrast Elevit is based on a formulation that has been clinically proven to reduce neural tube defects in a large, statistically significant clinical trial - the Czeizel study. Elevit has relatively higher levels of certain key vitamins and minerals, which is why it's only available from pharmacies.
- Elevit contains 800mcg of folic acid - why is this higher than others?
800mcg was the amount of folate used in the Czeizel study, which in combination with the other vitamins and minerals in the formulation showed such a significant reduction in neural tube defects, including spina bifida.1 Elevit may be more effective than folate alone in reducing birth defects such as spina bifida.6
- Are there any benefits in taking Elevit right through pregnancy?
Elevit, in conjunction with a healthy diet, helps meet the increased nutritional requirements that occur throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding. There is an increased requirement for iron during pregnancy, and Elevit can help prevent dietary iron deficiency. Likewise, there is an increased need for folate throughout pregnancy, with the majority of deficiencies occurring in the third trimester. Other vitamins and minerals that are required at higher levels throughout pregnancy include zinc, calcium, vitamin C, B6 and B12.
- How do I take Elevit
Elevit is a once-daily tablet that can be taken at anytime of the day. It is also easy to halve or crush the tablet to make it easier to swallow.
- Where do I get Elevit and how much does it cost?
Elevit is only available through pharmacies. In some states you will need to ask the pharmacist for it. The recommended retail price is $22.45 for 30 tablets or $59.95 for 100 tablets. If your local pharmacy does not yet stock Elevit, ask the pharmacist for help or call 1800 023 884 to find out where it is available.
- Is Elevit gluten free?
Yes.
- Is Elevit lactose free?
No. Elevit contains 31.99mg/tab.
- Is Elevit yeast free?
No.
- Does Elevit contain sucrose?
Yes. Elevit contains sucrose as part of the Cholecalciferol proprietary ingredient (Vitamin D3)(1.9mg/tab).
- Does Elevit contain egg products?
No.
- Does Elevit contain peanuts?
No.
- Does Elevit contain any preservatives?
No.
- Does Elevit contain sulphur?
Yes. Elevit contains sulphur (1.90mg) in the ingredients copper, manganese and zinc.
- What if the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) on your Elevit pack says the tablet should engraved with Roche?
Please disregard this. The tablets are not engraved with Roche anymore.
When Bayer Consumer Care acquired Roche Consumer Care, they acquired Elevit. The tablets at that point were being engraved with Roche. Since the acqusition, it has been Bayer Consumer Care's decision not to engrave the tablets. Unfortunately, however, the CMI would be an old one if it says that the tablets have Roche on them.
The CMI has recently modified after going through a lengthy approval process with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and will now accurately reflect what the tablets currently looks like.
If you have anymore questions, please call the Consumer Care Medical Information Line on 1800 023 884
Do not take Elevit if you have:
- Very high levels of vitamin D in your blood.
- High levels of calcium in your blood or urine.
- A kidney disease
- Been told you have a problem with your body's physical and chemical processes.
- Been told you have problems storing iron.
Directions
Take one tablet daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Take Elevit if possible for at least one month before pregnancy, throughout pregnancy and the breastfeeding period.
Ingredients
ELEVIT contains vitamins and minerals for pregnancy and lactation (breast feeding).
Each tablet contains 11 vitamins:
Thiamine nitrate (Vit B1) 1.55mg
Riboflavine (Vit B2) 1.8mg
Nicotinamide (Vit B3) 19mg
Calcium pantothenate (Vit B5) 10mg
Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vit B6) 2.6mg
Cyanocobalamin (Vit B12) 4mg
Ascorbic Acid (Vit C) 100mg
Cholecalciferol (Vit D3) 500 IU
Alpha Tocopherol acetate (Vit E) 15mg
Biotin (Vit H) 0.2mg
Folic acid 0.8mg
7 Minerals and trace elements:
Calcium 125mg
Iron (as ferrous fumarate) 60mg
Magnesium 100mg
Phosphorus 125mg
Copper 1mg
Manganese 1mg
Zinc 7.5mg
Contains Lactose
Contains sucrose
Gluten Free
Warnings
Tell your doctor, midwife or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking ELEVIT, or you have any questions.
ELEVIT helps most people but may have unwanted side effects in a few people.
All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects.
Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them.
Tell your doctor, midwife or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:
Constipation (difficulty emptying our bowels).
The iron in ELEVIT may cause your stools to become a black colour - however, this is not a cause for concern.
These are the more common side effects of ELEVIT. Mostly these are mild.
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Others may occur in some people and there may be some side effects not yet known.
Tell your doctor, midwife or pharmacist if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell, even if it is not on this list.
Ask your doctor, midwife or pharmacist if you don't understand anything in this list.
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