Fol Lichtenstein 5 mg tablets, 50 pcs

Area of application

Fol Lichtenstein 5 mg tablets are used to treat folic acid deficiency conditions that cannot be remedied by changing your diet.Folic acid is an essential vitamin that the body needs.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The tablets contain 5 mg of folic acid as the active ingredient.The following excipients are also included: cellulose powder, lactose-1-water, magnesium stearate, highly disperse silicon dioxide and talc.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be taken if you are allergic to folic acid or any of the other ingredients.The increase in young red blood cells caused by folic acid can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency.Therefore, before treating anemia caused by impaired red blood cell development, it must be ensured that there is no vitamin B12 deficiency.

Dosage

The usual dose is 1 to 3 tablets per day, equivalent to 5 to 15 mg of folic acid, as needed.During pregnancy the maximum daily dose should not exceed 5 mg.The duration of treatment depends on the extent of the folic acid deficiency and is determined by the doctor.

Intake

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

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medicine.Even in the case of life-threatening anemia, a possible vitamin B12 deficiency must be ruled out before starting therapy.During pregnancy, the maximum daily dose of 5 mg folic acid should not be exceeded.

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.There are no known risks up to a daily dose of 5 mg.Controlled studies have shown no evidence of harm to the unborn child.Folic acid supplementation can reduce the risk of neural tube defects.Dosages higher than 5 mg per day should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Notes

No prescription is required for this product.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.

Address of the provider/manufacturer

Zentiva Pharma GmbH
Linkstrasse 2
10785 Berlin

Important information (mandatory information)

Fol Lichtenstein 5 mg, tablets.Active ingredient: folic acid.Areas of application: for the treatment of folic acid deficiency states that cannot be remedied through diet.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.

Instructions for use

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you.Keep the package leaflet.You may want to read these again later.Ask your pharmacist if you need further information or advice.If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist.This also applies to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.If your symptoms worsen or do not improve, contact your doctor.