MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Feb. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. announces the launch ofNexa Select Rx prenatal vitamin, the newest addition to the Nexa Prenatal Vitamin Family. Nexa Select contains plant-based DHA (325 mg) and Vitamin D3 (800 IU). Its advanced formulation offers more plant-based DHA than any other single gel capsule Rx prenatal vitamin taken once a day. Many experts recommend a DHA intake of at least 200 to 300 mg per day for women during pregnancy and lactation.
Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to become pregnant can feel confident that while taking a prenatal vitamin with plant-based DHA, they are avoiding the potential worry of exposure to oceanborne toxins, such as mercury or polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) compounds, and the fishy aftertaste or burp that may be associated with fish-based DHA.
“There is no more important time to eat a nutritious diet than during pregnancy. Even the most conscientious mothers-to-be can benefit from the added nutritional support that prenatal vitamins provide,” said Wesley Mark Todd, MD, Senior Director Medical Affairs, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. “While Nexa Select includes numerous vitamins and minerals to support a healthy pregnancy, the folic acid and plant-based DHA in a single capsule are especially appealing to many moms-to-be.”
Nexa Select also provides 800 IU of vitamin D3 an essential vitamin to support mom and baby’s skeletal health, 1.25 mg of folic acid and 29 mg of iron. It also contains other essential vitamins and minerals that are important for the overall health and well-being of mother and baby, including calcium and vitamins B6 and C -- as well as the gentle stool softener, docusate sodium, for added comfort.
About DHA
DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, is a key omega-3 fatty acid that is associated with a host of health benefits for mothers and babies. It helps with the development of baby’s prenatal and postnatal brain and visual development. Some studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may promote a healthy duration of gestation and birth weight. Nexa Select contains plant-based life’sDHA which has been granted GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status by the FDA for use in infant formula.
Product Information
The NDC number for Nexa Select is 0245-0244-30. Key product features include: 30 gel capsules per bottle, a vanilla-scent, and a regimen of one capsule once daily.
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Please see full Prescribing Information for a complete list of warnings and precautions. http://www.nexaprenatal.com/full-prescribing-information/
For additional information about Nexa Select, visit www.nexaprenatal.com.
About Upsher-Smith
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. is a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company that manufactures and markets both prescription and consumer products. Privately held since 1919, the company strives to recognize the unmet healthcare needs of its customers. Upsher-Smith prides itself on providing safe, effective, and economical therapies to the ever-challenged healthcare environment. To learn more about Upsher-Smith, visit www.upsher-smith.com.
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