Folverlan 5 mg tablets, 20 pcs

Folverlan 5 mg tablets for the treatment of folic acid deficiency

Folverlan 5 mg tablets are ideal if you want to have children or during pregnancy.They are tasteless, gluten-free and vegetarian.No prescription is required for this product.

Folverlan 5 mg tablets have proven themselves for many years as medicines with the highest quality standards in the treatment of folic acid deficiency.The small tablets are easy to swallow.

Folic acid - an essential B vitamin

Folic acid is a vitamin from the B vitamin group.The name comes from the Latin word “folium” (leaf) because leafy vegetables such as broccoli, lettuce and spinach are important sources of folic acid.Adequate intake with food is important because the body cannot produce folic acid itself and has little storage capacity.

Possible symptoms of folic acid deficiency

The best-known consequence of a folic acid deficiency is anemia, as the production of red blood cells is impaired.Other signs and symptoms can include: irritability and depressive mood, weakening of the body's defenses, unwanted childlessness due to reduced fertility, growth retardation in children and adolescents and an increased level of homocysteine in the blood.

Causes of folic acid deficiency

A folic acid deficiency can arise from insufficient intake from food, for example from eating too few vegetables or from one-sided diets and poor food preparation.An increased need for folic acid, such as during pregnancy, breastfeeding, growth phases or chronic blood loss, can also lead to a deficiency.Certain intestinal diseases such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and celiac disease can affect the absorption of folic acid.In addition, certain medications such as methotrexate, antiepileptic drugs, drugs against infections or malaria, as well as the “contraceptive pill” and alcohol can promote folic acid deficiency.

Area of application

Folverlan 5 mg tablets are used to treat folic acid deficiency that cannot be corrected through diet.

Active ingredients and ingredients

Active ingredient: folic acid hydrate.1 tablet contains 5 mg folic acid.Other ingredients: lactose monohydrate, cellulose powder, talc, highly dispersed silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate (Ph.Eur.).

Contraindications

Folverlan 5 mg tablets must not be taken if you are allergic to the active ingredient or any of the other ingredients of this medicine or if you have anemia caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency.Before starting treatment for anemia due to impaired red blood cell development, it must be ensured that it is not due to a vitamin B12 deficiency.

Dosage

The dosage is at the discretion of the doctor.The usual dosage for adults is 1-3 tablets daily.The tablets are taken whole with liquid with meals.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.Folverlan 5 mg tablets can be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.There are no known risks.However, a dosage of more than 5 mg folic acid per day during pregnancy and breastfeeding is contraindicated.

Notes

Active ingredient: folic acid hydrate.Areas of application: Treatment of folic acid deficiency conditions that cannot be remedied through diet.Note: contains lactose.