Maxfol 400mg tablet 3x10's

Introduction

How To Use

• Take this product by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily.
• Take this product regularly to get the most benefit from it.
• To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
• Follow the diet plan  recommended by your doctor or dietician
• Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this product more often than directed.

Expert Advice

• Please consult your doctor before using any other medicines while using Folic acid. Some medicines such as Fosphenytoin, Methotrexate, Phenobarbital, and Primidone may interact with Folic acid function and absorption.
• Please do not use more than the prescribed dosage.
• Please consume foods high in folate such as broccoli, leafy green vegetables, peas, breakfast cereals, and kidney beans.
• Please take Folic Acid early in the day, preferably.
• This medicine is recommended for all females, including those who are not pregnant or planning any pregnancy.
• Folic Acid may also help prevent other diseases and deficiencies.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medicine is used to treat Megaloblastic (larger than normal red blood cells) and Macrocytic (abnormally large red blood cells) Anemia due to folic acid deficiency. It is also used as dietary supplementation in pregnant females to prevent neonatal neural tube defects.

Side Effects

The patients using this medicine may experience abdominal cramps, diarrhea, rash, sleep disorders, irritability, confusion, behavior changes, gas, excitability, and seizures.

The side effects are not limited to those mentioned above only. Please consult your doctor for further information.

Contraindications

This medicine is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to folic acid, vitamin B drugs, Medicines containing folic acid. It should not be taken by individuals who have a disorder of iron metabolism, overload of iron in the blood, ulcer due to excessive stomach acid, excess iron , gastritis (inflammation of stomach cells) etc. 

FAQS

What is the dosage for adults?

The dosage for adults is about 5mg for 4 months.

What is the dosage for children?

The dosage for children under 1 year is 0.5mg/kg/daily, over 1 year is the same as adult.

How to take this medicine?

It can be taken through consumption of certain fresh fruits and vegetables and/or supplements. It is better to use supplements after consulting a healthcare provider. If supplements are prescribed, the dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity.

How to store this medicine?

Please store at room temperature (18-25 Celsius) or refrigerate (depending on type and manufacturer). Keep it away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

How does this work?

Folic acid is needed for the development of the human body especially for neural tube development

Which food substances are high in folic acid?

Food naturally high in folate are green vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, lettuce, beans and meat such as liver and kidney.

Is Folic Acid important for pregnant women?

Folic Acid prevents several birth defects such as spine deformation (spina bifida) therefore taking Folic Acid supplements may be beneficial for the infant and pregnant women.

Can folic acid harm you?

More than 1 mg of dose daily may cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea, rash, irritability, nausea, confusion etc.