FOLICARD B-PLUS Vitamin B Complex / Folic Acid 200mg / 50mg / 500mcg / 5mg Capsule 1's

Name: FOLICARD B-PLUS Vitamin B Complex / Folic Acid 200mg / 50mg / 500mcg / 5mg Capsule 1's
Brand: FolicARD B-Plus
SKU: RXDRUG-DR-XY33653-1pc
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Description

Indications/Uses

Folic Acid is used in the treatment and prevention of the folate deficiency state. As a prophylactic in instances in which the folic acid requirement is increased, especially during pregnancy, to prevent and reduce incidence of neural tube defects. Used in the treatment of megaloblastic anemias which may result from malabsorption syndromes such as sprue, idiopathic steatorrhea, celiac disease, intestinal reticulosis, regional jejunitis, jejunal diverticulosis, blind loop syndrome, and gastroenterostomy. Folic acid is also indicated for chronic hemolytic anemia, exfoliative skin disease, gingivitis, anorectic cancer, cervical dysplasia and cardiovascular disease.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Take 1 capsule of Folic Acid (Folicard) daily or as prescribed by the physician.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Folic acid should never be given alone or in conjunction with inadequate amounts of Vitamin B12 for the treatment of megaloblastic anemia. Caution is advised in patients who may have folate-dependent tumors.

Adverse Reactions

Folic Acid is generally well tolerated. Gastro-intestinal disturbances may occur. There are rare reports of hypersensitivity reactions to oral folic acid.

Drug Interactions

Folic acid may be affected by a number of drugs and anticonvulsants, oral contraceptives, antituberculosis drugs, alcohol and folic acid antagonists including aminopterin, methotrexate, pyrimethamine, trimethoprim and sulfonamides which have been said to cause folic acid deficiency states.