Folic acid 5 mg 20 tablets

Product name Folic acid 5 mg, for treatment of folic acid deficiency - 20 tablets Scientific name Folic acid 5 mg tablets Folic acid 5 mg tablets belong to vitamins and dietary supplements How folic acid works Folic acid is one of the B vitamins (vitamin B9) that helps the body produce red blood cells. Anemia caused by folic acid deficiency in the blood may occur. Specific uses of Folic acid 5 mg tablets support general health help you meet your nutritional needs and support your health and daily well-being. Used as a supplement to prevent anemia caused by malnutrition, or poor food absorption, or increased need for folic acid use in the body (as in pregnancy). How to use Folic acid 5 mg tablets Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Dose: In normal cases, one tablet with a full glass of water, during or after meals, or as directed by the doctor. Dose adjustments can be made in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. If you take more than you should of the medicine, talk to the doctor or go to the hospital immediately. If you forget to take the dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the missed dose. Side effects of Folic acid 5 mg tablets Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain of the following: stomach upset, nausea, allergy. Using Folic acid 5 mg tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or planning to have a child, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tips to avoid folic acid deficiency and anemia Prevention and treatment of anemia caused by folic acid deficiency are achieved through a healthy diet. This includes foods rich in folic acid, such as nuts, green leafy vegetables, folic acid-fortified bread, grains, and fruits. Avoid drinking coffee or tea with meals. These drinks make it difficult for your body to absorb iron. Know that anemia has different types and sometimes treatment may require iron or B complex vitamins, so always check your tests and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Warnings and precautions while using Folic acid 5 mg tablets Before using this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist: If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine. If you have or have had a stomach ulcer. If you have liver disease. If you have kidney failure. If you have any heart disease. If you have asthma. If you have diabetes. If you have any disease that reduces vitamin B12 levels in the body. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including over-the-counter drugs, prescribed medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and dietary supplements. How to store Folic acid 5 mg tablets Store at a temperature below 25°C. Do not refrigerate the medicine. Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Store in the original container to protect from moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiration date printed on the package/strip/label. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month. Your health in numbers According to Mount Sinai in New York. The normal value of folic acid is: 2.7 to 17.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) or 6.12 to 38.52 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L). Normal ranges may vary slightly between different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about what your test results mean.