Folic acid Ratiopharm 5 mg tablets, 20 pcs

Folic acid ratiopharm® 5 mg

Folic acid ratiopharm® is a vitamin preparation that is used to treat folic acid deficiency states that cannot be compensated for by changing your diet.No prescription is required for this product.

Area of application

This vitamin preparation is used in cases of folic acid deficiency or an increased folic acid requirement.Folic acid deficiency can arise, for example, from an unbalanced diet, malnutrition, malnutrition, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that affect the absorption of folic acid, or from long-term use of hormonal contraceptives.An increased need for folic acid often occurs during pregnancy and breastfeeding as well as in certain forms of anemia, such as folic acid deficiency anemia or megaloblastic anemia.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Each tablet contains 5 mg of folic acid as the active ingredient.In addition, the preparation contains lactose monohydrate, talc, cellulose powder, highly disperse silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate as other ingredients.

Contraindications

If you have a known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients, the product should not be taken.If hypersensitivity reactions occur, the intake must be stopped immediately.

Dosage

Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, the recommended dose is 1 to 3 tablets per day, depending on your needs, which corresponds to an amount of 5 to 15 mg of folic acid.During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the maximum daily dose of 5 mg folic acid should not be exceeded.

Intake

The tablets are taken whole with meals with a little liquid.

Patient information

Particular caution is required when taking the drug.In the case of life-threatening megaloblastic anemia, a possible vitamin B12 deficiency must be ruled out before starting therapy in order to avoid permanent damage to the nervous system.This requires securing serum and erythrocyte samples as well as determining the vitamin B12 content.

Pregnancy

There are no known risks up to a daily dose of 5 mg folic acid.There is no sufficient experience with the use of a daily dose of more than 5 mg folic acid during pregnancy, therefore the maximum daily dose of 5 mg folic acid should not be exceeded.Before taking any medication, you should always ask a doctor or pharmacy for advice.

Notes

This product contains lactose.If you have a known intolerance to certain sugars, the medicine should only be taken after consulting a doctor.Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.