Folic Acid tablet 5 mg 100’s

Folic Acid tablet 5 mg 100’s is essential for the production of certain vital components that are necessary for the maintenance of normal body functions. Lack of Folic Acid tablet 5 mg 100’s leads to anemia in a normal person and birth defects in pregnant women.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Folic Acid tablet 5 mg 100’s

• Fever
• Weakness and general discomfort
• Itching or rash
• Difficulty in breathing
• Stomach discomfort and pain

Uses of Folic Acid tablet 5 mg 100’s

What is it prescribed for?

• Megaloblastic Anemia

  This medicine is used for the prevention and treatment of a specific form of anemia in which the blood cells fail to mature properly (megaloblastic anemia).

• Folic acid deficiency

  This medicine is used to supplement the body with Folic Acid tablet 5 mg 100’s in deficient conditions. Deficiency is characterized by mouth ulcer, pallor, persistent weakness, and lethargy.

• Supplementation during pregnancy

  This medicine is used to supplement the body of a pregnant women with Folic Acid tablet 5 mg 100’s . Lack of Folic Acid tablet 5 mg 100’s during a pregnancy may result in birth defects of the child.

When not to use?

• Natural sources

  Folic Acid tablet 5 mg 100’s is present in many edible natural substances like broccoli, liver, beans etc. It is recommended to have a diet including green leafy vegetables and other natural sources of Folic Acid tablet 5 mg 100’s .

• Undiagnosed anemia

  This medicine should be used only when the disease is diagnosed and the need is clearly established. Small doses of this medicine may mask the symptoms of other forms of anemia.

• Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia

  This medicine should not be used alone to treat an anemic patient having vitamin B12 deficiency.

Take Folic Acid tablet 5 mg 100’s following all instructions on the label. It is recommended to take a doctor's advice before taking this medicine if the signs and symptoms are indicative of anemia. This medicine may be taken with or without food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed while taking this medicine.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken in morning
• Does not cause sleepiness

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