Folic Acid 5 MG Tablet

Folic Acid 5 MG Tablet is the synthetic version of Folate, which is essential for our body. In case the body cannot produce adequate levels, this medicine is used to make up for the remaining amount. It works by producing purine and pyrimidine, both of which help to manufacture blood and its essential elements.

This medicine has other uses apart from creating requisite vitamins in our body. It helps in fighting diseases like liver ailment, anaemia and helps patients of dialysis and alcohol addiction.

This medicine, contrary to most others, is very safe for pregnant women and those who plan to get pregnant. They can start consuming it right from the time they plan to conceive. Consumption of this medicine will significantly lower any chances of birth defects.

Before you begin taking this medicine, obtain a prescription from your doctor, and disclose your full medical history. Tell them if you are planning to conceive.

Also tell them if you have kidney disease, haemolytic and/or pernicious anaemia, any kind of infection, or are addicted to alcohol consumption. They will then adjust your dosage accordingly.

• Megaloblastic Anemia

• Folic Acid Deficiency

• Supplementation During Pregnancy

• Allergy

  This medication is not to be taken if you have a demonstrated or proven medical history of allergies to this medicine, or to its active components.

• Rash

• Nausea

• Pruritus

• Flatulence

• Skin Flushing

• Bronchospasm

• Allergic Reaction

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time up to which the effect of the medicine remains is not yet established clinically.

• What is the onset of action?

  The observable onset, i.e. the effects of this medication, occurs around 2-3 weeks after the patient is given the medicine. However, the body receives peak benefits within an hour after the medicine being first given.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is fine for use by pregnant women. In fact, it is prescribed and recommended. However, you should talk to your physician before use as your dosage will have to be regulated.

• Is it habit forming?

  No tendencies of this medicine to cause addiction have been observed.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding mothers may use this medication. However, they should consult their doctors before use.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Alcohol use is not permitted when you are taking this medication. Alcohol impairs your body’s capability to absorb vitamin B and related vitamins. Therefore, this medicine will not produce desired results.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  You can drive or do taxing work after consuming this medication as it does not impair your functionality or thinking ability.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Patients on haemodialysis are advised against the use of this medication. For other kidney patients, a doctor needs to be consulted before use.

• Does this affect liver function?

  This medication is used in the treatment of liver diseases that arise from the deficiency of vitamin B9. Therefore, those with liver diseases of that category can consume this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Folic Acid 5 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Emfolic 5 MG Tablet

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Foldivit 5 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Folinal 5 MG Tablet

  Alembic Ltd

• Folly 5 MG Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Zyfolic 5 MG Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you missed one dose, you should consume it as soon as possible for you. If the time has already arrived for your next dose, you should skip the last forgotten one.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  An overdose should be reported to your doctor immediately. You will be able to detect an overdose through symptoms like pain in your mouth, a deficiency in your concentration levels, a feeling of numbness or tingling and a physical weakness.

Folic Acid 5 MG Tablet is necessary for the formation of a number of coenzymes in many metabolic systems. Particularly it helps in the synthesis of purine and pyrimidine which are necessary for the production of blood and its components.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Folic Acid 5 MG Tablet effects will not be evident with the use of alcohol. Alcohol negatively affects the body’s vitamin B absorption abilities, rendering this medicine ineffective. Thus, you should abstain from alcohol when consuming this medicine.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  False low serum concentrations may occur with the Lactobacillus casei assay method in patients on anti-infectives (eg, tetracycline).

• Interaction with Medicine

  In folate-deficient patients, folic acid therapy may increase phenytoin metabolism. Phenytoin, primidone, para-aminosalicylic acid, and sulfasalazine may decrease serum folate concentrations and cause deficiency. Oral contraceptives may also impair folate metabolism producing depletion, but the effect is unlikely to cause anemia or megaloblastic changes. Concurrent administration of chloramphenicol and folic acid may result in antagonism of the hematopoietic response to folic acid; dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors (eg, methotrexate, trimethoprim) may interfere with folic acid utilization.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication is not prescribed for patients undergoing haemodialysis. Also, it is not prescribed in cases of pre-existing allergy to it or its components in the patient.

• Interaction with Food

  This medication is not yet known to interact with any food variety.

• Ques : What is Folic acid 5 mg tablet?

  Ans : Folic acid 5 mg constitutes of folic acid as active ingredient. It is natural form of Vitamin B. It helps in treating anemia caused due to deficiency of folic acid. Folic acid helps in maintaining red blood cells and nervous system. Folic acid is prescribed to the patients having memory loss, osteoporosis and macular degeneration.

• Ques : What is the use of Folic acid 5 mg tablet?

  Ans : Folic Acid is used as a supplement in the folic acid deficiency conditions. It is used to treat pallor, lethargy, mouth ulcer and constant weakness. It is used to cure megaloblastic anemia and maintain the Vitamin B functions in body.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Folic acid 5 mg tablet?

  Ans : Folic acid has many common side effects such as fever, Weakness and stomach ache. There are some serious side effects of Folic acid 5 mg tablet such as difficulty in breathing and heart attacks. In case of patients, having any of the side effects or issues like behavioral changes and sleep disorders. It is advised to stop the consumption of this medicine and contact to doctor as soon as possible.

• Ques : For what treatment Folic acid 5 mg tablet used for?

  Ans : Folic acid 5 mg is used to treat folate deficiency. It cures Megaloblastic anemia. With appropriate diet and exercise regime, Folic acid tablet can be used as a supplement in pregnancy. It effectively controls high blood pressure, macular degeneration and strokes.

• Ques : How long do I need to use folic acid 5 mg tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use folic acid 5 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use folic acid 5 mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken after having food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of folic acid 5 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose of the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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