Folic acid-ratiopharm 5mg

Folic acid-ratiopharm 5mg in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of complaint and/or duration of the illness and is therefore only determined by your doctor.

Overdosage?
Overdosing may result in a bitter taste, loss of appetite, nausea, flatulence, nightmares, agitation and depression. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine must
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
- in the dark (e.g. in the outer carton)
What are the arguments against using it?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Anemia with enlarged red blood cells (hyperchromic anemia)

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Allergic reaction
- Inflammatory reddening of the skin (erythema)
- Itching (pruritus)
- Cramping of the bronchi
- nausea
- Circulatory failure due to an allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock)
- sleep disorders
- agitation
- Depression
- Disturbance in the gastrointestinal tract

If you notice a change in your state of health or a change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Take care if you are intolerant to lactose. If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

Folic acid belongs to the group of water-soluble vitamins and is therefore vital for the body. It is involved in many metabolic processes in the body, in cell structure and the formation of red blood cells.

Application

- Treatment of folic acid deficiency

Dosage

General dosage recommendation:1 tablet 1-3 times dailyAdultswith a meal