FOLIC ACID 5MG

Folic acid is a component of the B group of vitamins and is necessary for the normal production and maturation of red blood cells.

1. For the treatment of folate-deficient megaloblastic anaemia due to malnutrition, malabsorption syndromes (such as coeliac disease or sprue) and increased utilisation as in pregnancy. It should not be used alone in undiagnosed megaloblastic anaemia including in infancy, pernicious anaemia or macrocytic anaemia of unknown aetiology, unless administered with adequate amounts of hydroxocobalamin.

2. For the prophylaxis of drug induced folate deficiency e.g. caused by administration of phenytoin, phenobarbital and primidone. 

3. For the prophylaxis against folate deficiency in chronic haemolytic states or in renal dialysis.

Adults (including the elderly)

In folate deficient megaloblastic anaemia: 5mg daily for 4 months; up to 15mg daily may be necessary for malabsorption states.

In drug induced folate deficiency: 5mg daily for 4 months; up to 15mg daily may be necessary for malabsorption states.

For prophylaxis in chronic haemolytic states or in renal dialysis: 5mg every 1-7 days depending on underlying disease.

Prevention of neural tube defects in women known to be at risk: 5mg daily started before conception and continued throughout the first trimester.

Pregnancy:

In established folate deficiency: 5mg daily continued to term.

Paediatric population

For young children a more suitable dosage form should be used.

In folate deficient megaloblastic anaemia:

Child 1-18 years 5mg daily for 4 months; maintenance 5mg every 1-7 days.

In haemolytic anaemia; metabolic disorders:

Child 1-12 years 2.5mg-5mg once daily.

Child 12-18 years 5-10mg once daily.

Prophylaxis of folate deficiency in renal dialysis:

Child 1-12 years 250 microgram/kg (max 10mg) once daily.

Children 12-18 years 5-10mg once daily.

Searching for where to buy Folic Acid 5mg in Ghana? Want to know Folic Acid 5mg price in Ghana? Shop Folic Acid 5mg from healthonlineghana.com, Connecting You to Pharmacies in Ghana - Shop them at the best price. Ghana’s First Online Platform for Pharmacies in Ghana. Enjoy Cash On Delivery | Secure Payment | Free Health Consultation from Online Pharmacists in Ghana.