FOLY 5 mg Tablet contains Folic Acid 5 mg, a vitamin (Vitamin B9) supplement used for prevention and treatment of folate deficiency.
Folic acid is essential for the production of red blood cells, DNA synthesis, and normal cell growth. It is especially important during pregnancy and periods of rapid growth.
Folic acid deficiency
Prevention and treatment of megaloblastic anemia
Pregnancy (to prevent neural tube defects in the baby)
Supporting red blood cell production
Poor nutrition or malabsorption conditions
During dialysis or chronic illness (as advised)
Adults: 5 mg once daily or as directed by a physician
Pregnancy prevention dose: as prescribed by doctor (commonly lower dose in routine supplementation)
Take once daily with or without food
Swallow with water
Take regularly for best results
Do not exceed recommended dose without medical advice
Usually well tolerated
Mild nausea
Bloating
Bitter taste
Rare allergic reactions
Do not use alone for vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (may mask symptoms)
Use during pregnancy only as prescribed
Inform doctor about other vitamin supplements
Store in a cool, dry place away from light