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Download a PDF for this medicationFolic Acid 5mg (per tab)
Folic acid is important for pregnancy as it can help prevent birth defects known as neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. You should take folic acid tablet every day while you are trying to get pregnant and until you are 12 weeks pregnant. If you didn't take folic acid before you conceived, you should start as soon as you find out that you are pregnant.
You should also eat foods that contain folate (the natural form of folic acid), such as green leafy vegetables and brown rice. Some breakfast cereals, breads and margarines have folic acid added to them.
Some women have an increased risk of having a pregnancy affected by a neural tube defect, and are advised to take a higher dose of 5 milligrams (5mg) of folic acid each day until they are 12 weeks pregnant. Women have an increased risk if they:
- or their partner have a neural tube defect
- have had a previous pregnancy affected by a neural tube defect
- or their partner have a family history of neural tube defects
- have diabetes
The very early stages of pregnancy are crucial in the need for folic acid and therefore folic acid supplements are recommended for women planning a pregnancy.
Folic Acid 5mg Tablets are used in the treatment and prevention of certain types of anaemia (low red blood cells) as well as in pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects in babies.
Side effects from Folic Acid are very rare .Allergic reactions to the active ingredient, folic acid are rare but may show as an itchy rash. Very rarely, a severe allergic reaction may occur causing sudden onset of swelling of the face and neck and shortness of breath. Some side effects patients have occasionally experienced are loss of appetite, feeling sick, bloating of the stomach or wind, usually these occur when they first start to take the medicine. If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use Folic Acid 5mg Tablets after the expiry date which is stated on the box. If your medicine is out of date, take it to your pharmacist who will get rid of it safely. Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original container/package. Protect from light.
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