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Indication
Indicated for the treatment of megaloblastic anaemia due to folic acid defiiency. It is also used for prophylaxis in chronic haemolytic states, in renal dialysis, and in drug induced folate deficiency.
Dosage
5 mg daily
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Untreated cobalamin deficiency (including untreated pernicious anaemia or other causes e.g. lifelong vegetarians), malignant disease.
Special Precautions
Patient with folate-dependent tumours, haemolytic anaemia, alcoholism. Women with pre-existing diabetes, obesity, family history of neural tube defects, or previous pregnancy affected by neural tube defect. Not appropriate for monotherapy in pernicious, aplastic, or normocytic anaemias when anaemia is present with vitamin B12 deficiency. Children. Pregnancy and lactation.
Storage
Store between 20-25°C. Protect from light.
MedsGo Class
Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics
Features
Dosage
5 mg
Ingredients
- Vit. B9 (Folic Acid)
Packaging
Capsule 1's
Generic Name
Vitamin B9
Registration Number
DRP-10234
Classification
Over-The-Counter (OTC)
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