ProductName : Folvite Tablets
GenericName : Folic Acid Tablets
Manufacturer: Pfizer Limited
Uses
Folic acidis theman-made form of folate. Folate is a B-vitamin naturally found in some foods.It is needed to form healthy cells, especially redblood cells.
Folic acidsupplementsmaycome in different forms (such as L-methylfolate, levomefolate,methyltetrahydrofolate). They are used to treat or prevent low folate levels.Low folate levels can lead to certain types ofanemia. Conditions that cancause low folate levels include poor diet,pregnancy,alcoholism,liverdisease,certainstomach/intestinal problems,kidney dialysis, among others.Women of childbearing age should receive adequate amounts of folic acid eitherthrough their diet orsupplementsto preventinfantspinalcordbirth defects.
How to use FolviteTablet
Take this productbymouthwith or without food as directed by your doctor, usuallyonce daily. If you are taking the over-the-counter product, follow alldirections on the product package. If you have any questions, ask your doctororpharmacist.
Dosage is based on yourmedical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or takethis product more often than directed.
Take this productregularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at thesame time each day. Follow thediet planrecommended by your doctoror dietician. See also Notes section.
Folic acidusuallyhas very few side effects. If you have any unusual effects from taking thisproduct, tell your doctor orpharmacistpromptly.
If your doctor hasdirected you to use this product, remember that he or she has judged that thebenefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using thisproduct do not have serious side effects.
A veryseriousallergic reactionto this drug is rare. However, get medicalhelp right away if you notice any symptoms of a seriousallergic reaction,including: rash,itching/swelling (especially of theface/tongue/throat),dizziness,trouble breathing.
This is not a completelist of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above,contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Before taking thisproduct, tell your doctor orpharmacistif you are allergic to it; orif you have any otherallergies. This product may contain inactiveingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to yourpharmacist for more details.
Before using thisproduct, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: vitamin B-12 deficiency (pernicious anemia).
Before having surgery,tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use(includingprescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbalproducts).
Folic acidis safeto take duringpregnancywhen used as directed. It is included inprenatal vitamin products. Certain spinal cordbirth defectsmay beprevented by taking adequate amounts of folic acid during pregnancy. Consultyour doctor for more details.
Drug interactionsmaychange how yourmedicationswork or increase your risk for seriousside effects. This document does not contain all possibledruginteractions. Keep a list of all the products you use (includingprescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with yourdoctor andpharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of anymedicines without your doctors approval.
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