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.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine is cumulative and changes can be observed after 2-3 weeks of administration. However, the peak concentration in the body is attained after 1 hour of oral administration.

Duration of Effect
The time duration for which this medicine remains effective in the body is clinically not established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Avoid or limit the uptake of alcohol while taking this medicine. Contact your doctor if there is no marked improvement in symptoms after use.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is acceptable for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is acceptable for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Folic Acid tablet 5 mg 100?s or any other components present with it.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is acceptable for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is acceptable for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

General Warnings

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.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

Overdose
Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include numbness and tingling sensation, pain in the mouth or tongue, weakness, and difficulty in concentration etc.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Capecitabine severe

Phenytoin moderate

Phenobarbital moderate

Fluorouracil severe

Disease interactions

severe
Use of this medicine to treat an existing anemia should begin only after the cause is established. It should never be used for the treatment of an undiagnosed form of anemia. It may lead to faulty diagnosis and an increase of certain complications associated with the disease.

General Instructions

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.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken in morning

Does not cause sleepiness

References

practo.com –
Folic Acid [Internet].
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5 Jan 2018

dailymed.nlm.nih.gov –
Folic Acid [Internet].
Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e2caab63-1e0d-44e8-b9a8-bdfb59ce1288
[cited 7 october 2019].
September 20, 2006

drugbank.ca –
Folic Acid [Internet].
Available from: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00158
[cited 7 october 2019].
October 07, 2019