FOLGIN TAB

Folacin Tablet is used to treat or prevent anaemia (lack of blood) caused by a deficiency of folic acid, anaemia in pregnancy, anaemia due to damaged red blood cells, anaemia in kidney dialysis patients and anaemia that occurs as a side effect of certain medicines. Folacin Tablet may be used in women before and during pregnancy to prevent spina bifida (abnormality of the spine) in babies. Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry the adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.

The Folacin Tablet contains Folic acid (a form of vitamin B9) that increases healthy red blood cell (RBC) production in the body and carries oxygen throughout the body. As a result, an adequate amount of haemoglobin (Hb) is produced in the body so that body’s each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen.

Take Folacin Tablet as recommended by your doctor. You may experience nausea, black stool, constipation, loss of appetite, bloating or flatulence (gas) in some cases. Most of these side effects of Folacin Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Folacin Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Folacin Tablet . Folacin Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Folacin Tablet as it may contain lactose. If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Folacin Tablet .

Treatment of Anemia

The Folacin Tablet contains Folic acid (a form of vitamin B9) that increases red blood cell (RBC) production in the body and carries oxygen around the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBCs is produced in the body, so that body’s each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen. Also, folic acid is necessary for pregnancy as it plays a role in developing the brain and spinal cord in the unborn baby. Additionally, Folacin Tablet may be used to decrease the adverse effects of methotrexate (a drug used to treat severe arthritis, psoriasis, or Crohn’s disease).

Take Folacin Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Bloating
• Flatulence (gas)
• Bitter or unpleasant taste in your mouth
• Feeling excited or irritable