Product details & mandatory information
Folsan 5mg in detail
Folsan® 5 mg tablets: For the treatment of folic acid deficiency states
Indications:
- Treatment of folic acid deficiencies that cannot be corrected by diet.
- Prevention of neural tube defects in newborns in women at increased risk.
- Treatment of elevated homocysteine levels in the blood due to folic acid deficiency.
Dosage:
- For the treatment of folic acid deficiency: 1 to 3 tablets daily.
- For the prevention of neural tube defects: 1 tablet daily for women who wish to have children or during pregnancy.
- The duration of use is determined by the doctor depending on the folic acid deficiency and clinical picture.
Side effects:
- Rarely: Gastrointestinal disorders and sleep disturbances at very high doses.
- Very rare: Hypersensitivity reactions such as reddening of the skin, itching or circulatory collapse.
Interactions:
- May increase susceptibility to convulsions with anticonvulsants.
- High doses may interact with folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate.
Advantages
- Treats folic acid deficiencies and prevents neural tube defects
- Well tolerated
- Safe for pregnant women
Important notes
For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The seller reserves the right to carry out a pharmaceutical check by our pharmacists on the quantity of the medicine ordered. This may result in reductions in your order for this product. The invoice amount will then be adjusted automatically.
The reason for this is our pharmaceutical duty of care.
Ingredients
| 1 tablet contains: | |
| Folic acid | 5 mg |
| Lactose-1-Water (HST) | + |
| Macrogol 4000 (HST) | + |
| Magnesium stearate (HST) | + |
| Corn starch (HST) | + |
| Sucrose (HST) | + |
| Stearic acid (HST) | + |
