Product details & mandatory information
Folsan 0.4mg 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 can lead to 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. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions. storage
The medicine must be
- protected from heat
- in the dark (e.g. in the outer carton).
What speaks against use?
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Anaemia with enlarged red blood cells (hyperchromic anaemia)
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 use in the case 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 disturbances
- agitation
- depression
- Gastrointestinal tract disorders
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.
- Take care if you are intolerant to sucrose. If you have to follow a diabetic 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
- Prevention of folic acid deficiency - Prevention of neural tube defects in newborn babiesDosage
General dosage recommendation-Prophylaxis of folic acid deficiency:1 tablet1 time a dayAdultswith a mealGeneral dosage recommendation-Prophylaxis of neural tube defects:1 tablet1 time a dayWomen of childbearing potential and pregnant womenwith a mealIf necessary, the dosage can be increased to 2 tablets a day under the supervision of a doctor.Advantages & features
- Do not exceed the total dose without consultation
- Route of administration: take with liquid
- Duration of use determined by the doctor
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 | 0.4 mg |
| Lactose-1-water (HST) | + |
| Macrogol 4000 (HST) | + |
| Magnesium stearate (HST) | + |
| maize starch (HST) | + |
| Sucrose (HST) | + |
| Stearic acid (HST) | + |
