| Oral hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic, Proton Pump inhibitor, B.ComplexVitamin |
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Folic acid
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| INFORMATION FOR USE OF A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER, HOSPITAL OR LABORATORY |
| Each uncoated tablet contains: Folic Acid….5 mg |
Folivex-5(Folic acid) is the precursor of tetrahydrofolic acid, which is involved as a cofactor for transformylation reactions in the biosynthesis of purines and thymidylates of nucleic acids. Impairment of thymidylate synthesis in patients with folic acid deficiency is thought to account for the defective deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis that leads to megaloblast formation and megaloblastic and macrocytic anemias.
Folivex-5(Folic acid) is absorbed rapidly from the small intestine, primarily from the proximal portion. Naturally occurring conjugated folates are reduced enzymatically to folic acid in the gastrointestinal tract prior to absorption. Folic acid appears in the plasma approximately 15 to 30 minutes after an oral dose; peak levels are generally reached within 1 hour. A majority of the metabolic products appeared in the urine after 6 hours; excretion was generally complete within 24 hours. Small amounts of orally administered folic acid have also been recovered in the feces. Folic acid is also excreted in the milk of lactating mothers.
Folivex-5 is indicated in the management of: |
- Anaemia which can be caused by:
- a lack of vitamins in adults and children
- pregnancy
- an addiction to alcohol
- a medicine that is used to control fits
- Sickle Cell Anaemia or other anaemias caused by a lack of red blood cells
- Illnesses called ‘Tropical and Non-tropical Sprue’
- Coeliac disease
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| BEFORE YOU TAKE Folivex-5 |
Make sure you have told your doctor if you: - You are allergic (hypersensitive) to folic acid or any of the other ingredients
- You have a tumour or cancer
- Pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
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You must take your medicine as the doctor tells you. It is important to take Folivex-5 Tablets at the right time. Your doctor will decide which is the best dose for you, depending on your illness. The usual recommended dose is 2.5mg to 10mg Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your doses as you would normally. If you are not sure whether to skip the dose, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed. WHAT TO DO IF AN OVERDOSE IS TAKEN |
In that case do not delay, ask your doctor immediately what to do or contact your nearest hospital emergency department. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. |
Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without prescription, your doctor may wish to alter your dose of Folivex-5 if you are taking: |
Common side effects of Folivex-5 include: |
- Any kind of skin rash, flaking skin, boils or sore lips and mouth
- Sudden wheezing, fluttering or tightness of the chest or collapse.
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:· Feeing sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting) or an upset stomach |
· Keep all medicines out of the reach of children · Do not store above 25°C |
Disclaimer: Strictly meant for information purpose only. The aboveinformation should not be used at one’s own discretion nor should substitute your physician’s advice. |
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