folic acid
Brand: Folate Folate
Application: Folic acid deficiency in children and adults - Folic acid supplementation before and during pregnancy
Folic acid in anemia
Folic acid in pregnancy
Folic acid in other diseases
Contraindications to the use of folic acid
Drug interaction with folic acid
Possible side effects of folic acid
How to store folic acid medicine
Folic acid in anemia
Medication Information: Vitamins are substances that we need in small amounts for the growth and general health of the body. Our bodies do not store much folic acid, so we need to get sources of this vitamin on a regular basis. To get folic acid, you can eat foods that contain it, including spinach, sprouts, cauliflower, green beans, peas, brown rice, offal, liver, and potatoes.
Some people may not get enough folic acid from food sources for a variety of reasons. Folic acid is important for the production of red blood cells. Lack of it can lead to anemia, which can be accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue and sometimes other symptoms. Folic acid deficiency can be treated with a multi-month supplement.
Folic acid in pregnancy
Normally, pregnant women need a good source of folic acid because a growing fetus needs folic acid. Research has shown that taking folic acid supplements reduces the risk of diseases such as spina bifida and other neural tube defects in the baby. The use of folic acid in the early stages of pregnancy is very important, which is why the use of this supplement is included in the pregnancy plan of pregnant women.
All pregnant women (even healthy women with a healthy diet) are prescribed a folic acid supplement for at least the first 12 weeks of pregnancy (one supplement of 400 micrograms daily). If your pregnancy is planned, you should start taking folic acid before fertilization, but if your pregnancy is unintended, you should start taking folic acid supplement immediately after you notice.
If you or a family member has ever been pregnant with a fetal neural tube defect, you should take a 5 mg folic acid supplement daily until the twelfth week. You will also be prescribed a 5 mg folic acid supplement if you have conditions such as celiac disease, diabetes, sickle cell anemia, or are taking medications to treat epilepsy.
Folic acid in other diseases
Folic acid, along with methotrexate, is used to treat conditions such as psoriasis and severe Crohn's disease, psoriasis and arthritis. It is prescribed with methotrexate to reduce the side effects of methotrexate.
Contraindications to the use of folic acid
- Pay attention to the expiration date of this medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
- Never give the medicine to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- Check for drug interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
Drug interaction with folic acid
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some of the drugs that interact with this drug are: Fos phenytoin (Cerebyx), methotrexate, phenobarbital (luminal), phenytoin (dilantin), primidone (Mysoline) and pyrimethamine (Daraprim).
Possible side effects of folic acid
Folic acid supplementation rarely causes side effects. In rare cases, 5 mg folic acid tablets cause mild stomach upset (loss of appetite, nausea and bloating).
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of this medicine.
How to store folic acid medicine
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
- Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.