Sagar Folic Acid 5 mg Tablets

Who is this for?

Folic acid is a type of B vitamin (vitamin B9) that helps your body make new healthy red blood cells and supports proper cell growth and function.

Provides essential cofactor support for one-carbon transfer reactions required for nucleotide synthesis and DNA methylation, thereby promoting erythropoiesis and normal fetal neural tube development. Acts as a substrate for dihydrofolate reductase to regenerate tetrahydrofolate (THF), the active form necessary for purine and thymidylate synthesis in rapidly dividing cells.

Is Folic safe to take with another drug?

For folate deficiency: take 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily. For pregnancy prevention of birth defects: your doctor may prescribe 400 micrograms (0.4 mg) to 5 mg daily, usually starting before conception and continuing through the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. You can take it with or without food — just take it at the same time each day with a glass of water.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as normal. Do not take two tablets at once to make up for it.

• Folic acid is generally very well tolerated
• but some people may experience mild nausea
• bloating or gas
• loss of appetite
• a bitter taste in the mouth
• or mild allergic skin reactions like itching

Methotrexate (used for arthritis or cancer) — folic acid can affect how this drug works, so inform your doctor. Anti-seizure medications like phenytoin or carbamazepine — folic acid can reduce their effectiveness and vice versa. Some antibiotics like tetracycline may interact, so space them apart or tell your pharmacist about all your medications.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it on window sills or in your car. Keep the container tightly closed to protect from humidity. Always keep out of reach of children.