About levomefolic acid + glucosamine salt
Folate vitamin (active folate)
Used for
- Prevention of folate deficiency before and during pregnancy
- Folate supplementation when prescribed
Usual adult dose
Usually 0.4 mg once daily for pregnancy planning and early pregnancy; other doses depend on need.
Common side effects
- Usually well tolerated
- Occasional nausea or stomach discomfort
- Rare allergic reactions
Important warnings
- High folate intake can mask vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Check other supplements to avoid unintended excess folate.
Pregnancy
Commonly used before conception and during pregnancy to reduce neural tube defect risk.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding at usual nutritional doses.
Interactions
- Some antiseizure medicines may lower folate or interact with folate supplements.
- Methotrexate and other antifolate medicines may interact; effects depend on treatment.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.