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Folicum, 5 Mg - 20 Tablets
Folicum, 5 Mg - 20 Tablets contains the active ingredient Folic acid. Dosage form: Tablets. Strength: 5 mg. It does not need a prescription. Reference price on Nabd Plus: SAR 6.15.
Active ingredient: Folic acid
6.15SAR
VAT included · 20 tablets
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Product facts
- Dosage form
- Tablets
- Strength
- 5 mg
- Package size
- 20 tablets
- Prescription required
- No
Medicine details
- CATEGORY OF FOLICUM 5 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.
- 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
- NORMAL RANGE:
- • According toMount 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
- • VisitSFDA website
- • Visit Medscape atInformation About Folic Acid
- • Visit Drugs.com atInformation About Folic Acid
- • Visit Drugbank.com atInformation About Folic Acid
- • 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)
- • 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.
- 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.
- • 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 • 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.
- Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:
- Upset stomach
- Nausea
- Allergic reaction
- • 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.
- 20 Tablets
Product information comes from the verified Nabd Plus catalog and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Prices are in Saudi Riyal (SAR).
SKU: 733044