About Med-Folic Acid 5mg Tablets
Water-soluble B vitamin
Used for
- Treats folate deficiency and folate-deficiency anaemia
- Prevents neural tube defects before and during early pregnancy
- Prevents deficiency in people with increased folate needs
Usual adult dose
Folate deficiency: usually 5 mg once daily for about four months; prevention in pregnancy: usually 400 micrograms daily.
Usual dose in children
Folate deficiency: typically 5 mg once daily for four months; dose varies by age and cause.
Common side effects
- Usually well tolerated
- Rare allergic reactions, including rash or swelling
- Rare breathing difficulty from severe allergy
Important warnings
- Can hide vitamin B12 deficiency while nerve damage progresses
- The cause of folate deficiency should be assessed
- Higher doses may be needed for some conditions or medicines
Pregnancy
Used to prevent neural tube defects; 400 micrograms daily is usual prevention, while higher doses are reserved for increased-risk situations.
Breastfeeding
Compatible with breastfeeding at usual doses; folate passes into breast milk.
Interactions
- May reduce absorption or effect of phenytoin and related seizure medicines
- Methotrexate and some cancer medicines can interact with folate
- Sulfasalazine may reduce folate absorption
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.