Folacid 5mg Tablet
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Introduction To Folacid 5mg Tablet
Folacid 5mg Tablet is a folic acid supplement. It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have too few red blood cells because you have too little folic acid in your body. Folic acid is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body.
Folacid 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Take it as a whole, do not break, chew, or crush them. Your doctor will decide the doses you need depending on the severity of your condition. It may help to eat a well-balanced diet that has enough folic acid, iron, vitamins, and minerals.
This medicine is generally well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, it may cause abdominal distension, flatulence, nausea, and weight loss in some people. While on treatment with this medicine, you may need to take blood tests to check your blood cells and iron levels, monitor your progress, and check for side effects.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma or other allergies, or high blood pressure. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. It may be advisable to limit alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.
Uses of Folacid 5mg Tablet
- Treatment of Anemia due to folic acid deficiency
Benefits of Folacid 5mg Tablet
Treatment of Anemia due to folic acid deficiency
Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to
carry oxygen around your body. If you do not get enough folic acid from the
foods you eat (because of poor nutrition or poor absorption of the mineral),
your body will produce fewer red blood cells and can cause anemia. Folacid 5mg Tablet
is a supplement of folic acid. It is used to treat or prevent low levels of
folate in the body. Folate plays an essential role in the production of red
blood cells. It can boost your levels of red blood cells and reduce the
symptoms of anemia such as tiredness and weakness. Take it in the exact dose
and duration as prescribed by your doctor for maximum benefits.
Side effects of Folacid 5mg Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Folistar
- Abdominal distension
- Flatulence
- Nausea
- Weight loss
How to use Folacid 5mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Folacid 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Folacid 5mg Tablet works
Folacid 5mg Tablet is a form of vitamin B. It plays a vital role in the formation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. It is also essential in pregnancy due to its role in the development of the unborn baby's brain and spinal cord.
Quick tips
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Folacid 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment of folic acid deficiency.
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It is also taken before and during pregnancy to decrease the risk of defects in the neural tube, which forms the spinal cord in the baby.
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Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures as you may need a higher dose of the seizure medicines than what you normally take.
Safety Advice
PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Folacid 5mg Tablet if I’m pregnant?
Folacid 5mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
BreastfeedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Folacid 5mg Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?
Folacid 5mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
AlcoholCAUTION
Is drinking alcohol while taking Folacid 5mg Tablet safe?
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Folacid 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingSAFE
Can I drive after taking Folacid 5mg Tablet?
Folacid 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Folacid 5mg Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?
There is limited information available on the use of Folacid 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Folacid 5mg Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?
There is limited information available on the use of Folacid 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is it ok to take Folacid 5mg Tablet when not pregnant?
Usually, folic acid requirements are met from the diet and therefore additional supplements are not required. In general, Folacid 5mg Tablet is recommended only when you have a deficiency of folic acid. However, Folacid 5mg Tablet is advised to women who are pregnant and who want to conceive. The medicine should be taken at least 4 weeks before pregnancy and should continue its use up to 3 months of pregnancy. Consult your doctor if not sure.
Q. Can Folacid 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Animal studies on Folacid 5mg Tablet suggest that taking the medicine in excess along with a high-fat diet may lead to weight gain and fat accumulation. But this weight gain was not evident when taken along with a normal or low-fat diet, even with excess Folacid 5mg Tablet. In humans, similar studies have not been conducted and therefore knowledge regarding weight gain is lacking. Therefore, if you are on Folacid 5mg Tablet eat a low-fat meal to be on the safer side.
Q. How long does Folacid 5mg Tablet take to work?
Folacid 5mg Tablet usually starts working within a few hours of taking it. If you are taking it for iron deficiency anemia, you may start feeling better after a few weeks of taking it. In case you are taking it during pregnancy, you may not notice any difference but this does not mean that the dose is not working. Continue taking Folacid 5mg Tablet for the duration recommended by your doctor.
Q. Why should women start taking Folacid 5mg Tablet before they become pregnant?
Maintaining the right level of folic acid in the body before getting pregnant reduces the risk of developing neural tube defects in the baby. The neural tube defect, in most cases, is caused if the structure (neural tube) from which the central nervous system develops (brain and spinal cord) in a baby does not form or is only partially closed. full closure of the neural tube occurs during the end of the fourth week of pregnancy. Folic acid helps in the formation of neural tubes. Therefore, to prevent this defect women should start Folacid 5mg Tablet before four weeks of pregnancy.
Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Folacid 5mg Tablet?
Yes, you can breastfeed while taking Folacid 5mg Tablet as it is not harmful to the baby. Folacid 5mg Tablet contains folic acid which is naturally found in breast milk. Though its initial levels in breast milk are low, it rises eventually. Since it is actively secreted in breast milk, the mother may take Folacid 5mg Tablet every day to maintain the required levels. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions related to nutrient supplementation in breastfeeding.
Q. When should I take Folacid 5mg Tablet, in the morning or at night?
You can take Folacid 5mg Tablet any time of the day, but try to take it at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take it. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, cut or crush the medicine.
Q. Can Folacid 5mg Tablet make you sick?
Generally, Folacid 5mg Tablet is well tolerated. However, some people may experience nausea (feeling sick), loss of appetite, bloating, and excessive passing of gas. The medicine may also worsen the symptoms of any coexisting vitamin B12 deficiency. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor but do not stop taking Folacid 5mg Tablet.
Q. How long do I need to take Folacid 5mg Tablet?
The duration of treatment with Folacid 5mg Tablet depends on the reason you are taking it for. If you are planning your pregnancy, you may start taking it 4 weeks before pregnancy and continue up to the first 3 months of pregnancy. If you are taking it for folic acid deficiency then you may have to take it for 4 months or longer (if your deficiency does not subside). If you are taking it to reduce the side effects of methotrexate then you may need to take it for as long as you are taking methotrexate. Consult your prescribing physician to know the exact duration of your therapy.
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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