Is Emergen-C safe to drink while pregnant?

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I get free samples of products in the mail and I received these two today.

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It says not to take it on the box :-/ my doctor also said it was a no go...

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The box says no and if you look it up it also warns against it.

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Pregnant women, 19 and older: about 770 micrograms RAE of vitamin A (approximately 2,565 IU) per day
Pregnant, 18 and younger: 750 mg (2,500 IU)
It's important during pregnancy not to get too much of the preformed vitamin A, which in high doses can cause birth defects and liver toxicity. (You can take in as many carotenoids as you want, however, from fruits and vegetables.)

The government considers 3,000 mcg RAE (10,000 IU) to be the maximum amount of preformed vitamin A that you should get from supplements, animal sources, and fortified foods – combined – each day. The upper limit for women younger than age 19 is 2,900 mcg RAE (9,240 IU).

This is one important reason why it's not a good idea to double up on your prenatal vitamins or take any supplements that your practitioner doesn't recommend. Most prenatal vitamins contain at least part of their vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, but some over-the-counter brands, other kinds of multivitamins, and some fortified foods contain significant amounts of preformed vitamin A, so check the labels or show them to your practitioner before taking them.

One more thing: The risk of birth defects from getting too much vitamin A is the reason that pregnant women and those trying to conceive should stay away from the prescription acne drug isotretinoin (also known by the brand name Accutane, among others) and other drugs related to retinol (a compound of vitamin A), including topical tretinoin (Retin-A), which is used for skin conditions.

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I've heard it was fine and drank it I don't see why not

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Thanks everyone for the help but I'll just ask my doctor when I see him next Tuesday. :)

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I had a cold when I was probably 7/8 weeks and I called my dr and they said it was fine to take..all it is is vitamins..and an extra amount of vitamin c just don't take more then ONE a day and I wouldn't bother taking it if u don't need to take it I only take it for colds

Is Emergen-C safe to drink while pregnant?

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