Product Details
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)
R159N091922RS
