Folic acid STADA® 5 mg tablets, 100 pieces

Folic acid STADA® 5 mg tablets

Folic acid STADA® 5 mg tablets are used to treat folic acid deficiencies that cannot be remedied by changing your diet.This preparation is a vitamin preparation that was specifically developed to treat folic acid deficiency.No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The active ingredient in folic acid STADA® 5 mg tablets is folic acid.Each tablet contains 5 mg of folic acid.The other ingredients are cellulose powder, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate (Ph.Eur.), highly dispersed silicon dioxide and talc.Note: The preparation contains lactose.

Area of application

Folic acid STADA® 5 mg tablets are intended for the treatment of folic acid deficiency states that cannot be compensated for by dietary measures.Folic acid is a B vitamin that performs important functions in the body's cells.It promotes the buildup of metabolic intermediates that are essential for cell division and renewal.Folic acid is also crucial for the formation of red blood cells and platelets.

Dosage and intake

The recommended dose is 1 to 3 tablets per day, as needed, which corresponds to an amount of 5 to 15 mg of folic acid.The tablets should be taken whole with meals with sufficient liquid, such as a glass of water.The duration of treatment depends on the extent of the folic acid deficiency and is determined individually by the doctor.

Contraindications

If you are known to be hypersensitive to any of the ingredients, the product should not be used.

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.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.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

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.

Notes

Folic acid STADA® 5 mg tablets are available in packs of 56 and 100 tablets.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.

Address of the provider/manufacturer

STADA Consumer Health Deutschland GmbH, Stadastraße 2-18, 61118 Bad Vilbel