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Folicum 1 Mg, For Folic Acid Deficiency - 20 Tablets
Product Name
- Folicum 1 Mg, For Folic Acid Deficiency - 20 Tablets
Scientific Name
- Folic Acid 1 Mg Tablets
Category Of Folicum 1 Mg Tablets
- Vitamins & Food Supplement
Mechanism Of Action Of Folic Acid
- Folic acid is a B vitamin (Vitamin B9) that helps your body make red blood cells.
- Folate-deficiency anemia is the lack of folic acid in the blood.
Indications Of Folicum 1 Mg Tablets
- Supports the general wellbeing
- Help you fulfill your nutritional needs and support your everyday health and wellbeing
- Used in controlling folate deficiency anemia caused by poor diet, poor absorption of food, or increased use of folate in the body (as in pregnancy)
Method Of Administration Of Folicum 1 Mg Tablets
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
- Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- The average dose: in normal cases 1 tablet with a full cup of water during or after meals or as directed by a physician.
- Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
Undesirable Side Effects Of Folicum 1 Mg Tablets
- Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:
- Upset stomach
- Nausea
- Allergic reaction
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Folicum 1 Mg Tablets
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding
Advice To Avoid Folic Deficiency & Anemia
- Folate deficiency anemia is prevented and treated by eating a healthy diet. This includes foods rich in folic acids, such as nuts, leafy green vegetables, enriched bread and cereals, and fruit.
- Avoid drinking coffee or tea with meals. These drinks make it harder for your body to absorb iron.
- Be aware that anemia has different types & treatment sometimes may require Iron or vitamin B complex so always check your lab values and ask your physician
Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Folicum 1 Mg Tablets
- Before you use this medicine talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine.
- If you have or have had a peptic ulcer
- If you suffer from hepatic disease
- If you suffer from renal impairment
- If you suffer from any cardiac disease
- If you suffer from bronchial asthma
- If you suffer from diabetes
- If you have any disease that reduces the amount of vitamin B12 in the body
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.
Storage Conditions Of Folicum 1 Mg Tablets
- Store below 25°c
- Don’t refrigerate
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Normal Range
- According to Mount Sinai New York
- The normal value of folic acid is 2.7 to 17.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) or 6.12 to 38.52 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L).
- Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different labs. Talk to your provider about the meaning of your test results.
For More Information About Folic Acid
- Ask your physician or pharmacist
- Visit SFDA website
- Visit Medscape at Information About Folic Acid
- Visit Drugs.com at Information About Folic Acid
- Visit Drugbank.com at Information About Folic Acid
Brand | FOLLICUM |
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Is Bonded | No |
Bonded Types | None |
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