Folic Acid Tablet

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Folic Acid Tablet Information

Folic Acid Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia, Nutritional Deficiency. Folic Acid Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Folic Acid Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Folic Acid Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Folic Acid Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Folic Acid Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Folic Acid Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Folic Acid Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Folic Acid Tablet contraindications section.

Additionally, Folic Acid Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Folic Acid Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Folic Acid Tablet Benefits

Folic Acid Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Folic Acid Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage


Folic Acid Tablet Side Effects

No side effects of Folic Acid Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using Folic Acid Tablet.

Folic Acid Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Folic Acid Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    There is no side effect of Folic Acid 5 Mg Tablet for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Folic Acid Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Folic Acid 5 Mg Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Folic Acid Tablet on the Kidneys?


    [Organ] can be affected by Folic Acid 5 Mg Tablet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Folic Acid Tablet on the Liver?


    Folic Acid 5 Mg Tablet may have mild side effects on the [Organ]. Most people will never see any effect on the [Organ].

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Folic Acid Tablet on the Heart?


    Folic Acid 5 Mg Tablet is rarely harmful for [Organ].

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Folic Acid Tablet with Other Drugs

Folic Acid Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Mild



Folic Acid Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Folic Acid Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -



How to use Folic Acid Tablet?



General precautions for Folic Acid Tablet



Frequently asked Questions about Folic Acid Tablet

Question about 4 years ago

Does Folic Acid Tablet interact with any medicine?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Folic Acid Tablet has reported interactions with medicines like fosphenytoin, methotrexate, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, and pyrimethamine. Always check with a medical practitioner once before taking them together.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Folic Acid Tablet safe to use?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Folic acid can be safely taken through the oral route or through an injection. The drug is safe when taken in doses less than 1000 micrograms per day. 

Question about 5 years ago

How does Folic Acid Tablet work?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Folate is required by the human body for the synthesis, repair, and methylation of DNA. It also acts as a cofactor for various biological processes. Folate plays an important role during cell division and is required during infancy and pregnancy. Folate is required for the synthesis of healthy red blood cells. Deficiency of folate can affect all these roles and can cause anemia thus Folic Acid Tablet fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.

Question about 5 years ago

Does taking Folic Acid Tablet help to prevent spina bifida?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs when the baby's spine and spinal cord do not develop properly. If the baby has this condition then the neural tube doesn't close properly because of which the backbone doesn't form completely. According to research taking Folic Acid Tablet helps in the prevention of Spina bifida in the unborn fetus.

Question about 4 years ago

What is anencephaly?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Anencephaly is a serious birth defect which occurs when a baby is born without some parts of the skull and brain. It is also known as a neural tube defect.



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