Pregnant and lactating women: 1 tablet once or twice a dayAdults and children 12 years and old: 1 tablet once a dayOr, as directed by a doctor. For the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemiaThis product contains iron, an important nutrient necessary for healthy blood.Good for pregnant women who are at particularly high risk of iron deficiency because of increased iron needs.Iron is also required for the proper development of the baby's spinal cord and the white matter of the brain.