FOLVERLAN 0.4 mg tablets, 20 pcs

Instructions for use for the article Folverlan 0.4 mg

Folverlan 0.4 mg is a vitamin preparation that is used to prevent and treat folic acid deficiency.These deficiencies cannot be corrected through diet.The preparation contains the active ingredient folic acid, which plays an important role in metabolism.No prescription is required for this product.

Areas of application of Folverlan 0.4 mg are the prevention of neural tube defects in newborns, especially spina bifida, as well as the prevention and treatment of folic acid deficiency states that cannot be compensated for by nutrition.The tablets contain 0.4 mg folic acid as well as various excipients such as lactose, cellulose, magnesium stearate and highly disperse silicon dioxide.

Folverlan 0.4 mg must not be taken if you are hypersensitive to folic acid or any of the other ingredients of the product.Even if you have anemia caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency, the preparation should not be taken without simultaneous vitamin B12 treatment.In the case of megaloblastic anemia of unknown cause, a vitamin B12 deficiency should be ruled out before starting to take folic acid.

Particular caution is required when taking Folverlan 0.4 mg if there is a risk of megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency.Folic acid can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency, which can lead to permanent damage to the nervous system.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines as these may affect the way Folverlan 0.4 mg works.

The usual dose to prevent folic acid deficiency is one tablet daily, equivalent to 0.4 mg folic acid.To prevent neural tube defects in newborns, it is recommended that pregnant women and women who want to have children take one tablet daily.Ideally, you should start taking it four weeks before pregnancy and continue for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.The tablets are taken whole with meals with sufficient liquid.

Like all medicines, Folverlan 0.4 mg can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.Possible side effects include allergic reactions, skin redness, itching, bronchospasm, nausea, circulatory collapse, sleep disorders, agitation and depression.At high doses, gastrointestinal disorders may occur.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the side effects listed get serious or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet.

Store Folverlan 0.4 mg away from light and moisture and keep the medicine out of the reach of children.Do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister pack.

Folverlan 0.4 mg can be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.There are no known risks.No special precautions are required regarding the ability to drive and use machines.