Foliben
by Benson
Active ingredient: Folic acid
Packs
- Tab · 5 mg · 100's (113265)
- Tab · 5 mg · 1000's (113265)
About Folic Acid
Other Vitamins
Uses
Megaloblastic and macrocytic anaemia due to folic acid deficiency, dietary supplement to prevent neural tube defects.
How to take it
Adults: 5 mg daily for 4 mth. Maintenance: 5 mg every 1 to 7 days depending on underlying disease. Children: Under 1 yr: 0.5 mg/kg/daily. Over 1 yr: same as adult.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Controlled studies shown no risk. Lactation: May be used in breast feeding. Contraindications: Megaloblastic anaemia due to Vit B.12 deficiency.
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