Each capsule contains: Folic Acid 5 mg.
Treatment and prevention of folate deficiency state.
5 mg daily for 4 months; up to 15 mg daily maybe necessary in malabsorption states or as prescribed by the physician.
Prophylaxis of megaloblastic anemia of pregnancy: Usual dose is 0.2 to 0.5 mg up to 1 mg daily or as prescribed by the physician.
For women of child bearing potential at high risk of having a pregnancy affected by neural tube defect: 4 or 5 mg daily starting before pregnancy and continued through the first trimester or as prescribed by the physician.
Should not be given alone or in conjunction with inadequate amounts of vitamin B12 for the treatment of undiagnosed megaloblastic anemia.
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
B03BB01 - folic acid ; Belongs to the class of folic acid and derivatives. Used in the treatment of anemia.