Folic acid is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of megaloblastic anaemia.
1. What Be - Tabs Folic Acid 5 mg Tablets is and what it is used for.
2. What you need to know before you take/use Be - Tabs Folic Acid 5 mg Tablets.
4.3 Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to folic acid or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
- Folic acid should never be given alone or in conjunction with inadequate amounts of hydrox y cobalamin for the treatment of megaloblastic or pernicious anaemia.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Folic acid should never be given alone or in conjunction with inadequate amounts of hydroxycobalamin for the treatment of megaloblastic or pernicious anaemia. BE - TABS FOLIC ACID 5 mg TABLETS contains lactose monohydrate. Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose - galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
3. How to take/use Be - Tabs Folic Acid 5 mg Tablets.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
The recommended daily dietary allowance of folate is 400 mcg for adults and adolescents. In the treatment of megaloblastic anaemia, folic acid may be given by mouth in an initial dose of 10 to 20 mg daily for 14 days; the maintenance dose is 2,5 to 10 mg. In the prophylaxis of megaloblastic anaemia of pregnancy, the usual dose is 200 to 500 mcg daily.
Method of Administration
For oral use.
4. Possible side effects.
4.8 Undesirable effects
System Organ Class Frequency Adverse Reaction Gastrointestinal disorders Less Frequent Anorexia, nausea, abdominal distension and flatulence Immune system disorders Less Frequent Allergic reactions, comprising erythema, rash, pruritus, urticaria, dyspnoea, and anaphylactic reactions (including shock).
5. How to store Be - Tabs Folic Acid 5 mg Tablets.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
Store in a cool, dry place, at or below 25 o C and protect from light.