RM FOLIC ACID 5MG TAB

Medicine Information

What is this medicine used for?

Folic Acid is used in the treatment and prevention of the folate deficiency state. Folic acid is also used in women of child-bearing potential and pregnant women to protect against neural tube defects in their offspring.

How much and how often should you use this medicine?

Usual Adult Dose: 1 tablet daily or as prescribed by the physician.

Undesirable Effects:

Folic acid is generally well tolerated. Gastrointestinal disturbances and hypersensitivity reactions have been reported rarely.

Contraindications:

• Folic acid should never be given alone or with inadequate amounts of Vitamin B12 for the treatment of undiagnosed megaloblastic anemia.
• If you are allergic to any component of the product.

Interaction with Other Medications:

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Especially:

• Antiepileptics
• Oral contraceptives
• Antituberculosis drugs
• Antibacterials such as cotrimoxazole
• Methotrexate
• Pyrimethamine
• Triamterene

Availability:

RiteMED® Folic Acid 5 mg Tablet, in Alu/PVC Blister Pack x 10’s (box of 100’s)

ASC Code: R0002N050324R

Indication

Folic Acid is used in the treatment and prevention of the folate deficiency state. Folic acid is also used in women of child-bearing potential and pregnant women to protect against neural tube defects in their offspring.

Ingredients

Each tablet contains: FolicAcid5mg