Country: Israel
Language: English
Source: Ministry of Health
FOLIC ACID
REKAH PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY LTD, ISRAEL
B03BB01
TABLETS
FOLIC ACID 5 MG
PER OS
Not required
REKAH PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY LTD, ISRAEL
FOLIC ACID
For the treatment of megaloblastic anemias caused by folic acid deficiency.
2023-08-31
5FO1054A 06/14 :ט"קמ PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING: If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast feeding ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. FOLIC ACID CAN BE USED DURING PREGNANCY. DRIVING AND USING MACHINERY: This medicine should not affect your ability to drive a car or operate machinery. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SOME OF THE INGREDIENTS IN FOLIC ACID TABLETS: This medicine contains lactose and may be harmful to people who are sensitive to lactose. Do not use if you have an intolerance to some sugars. 3. HOW SHOULD YOU USE THE MEDICINE? Always use according to doctor’s instructions. If you are unsure how to use this medicine, YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST. RECOMMENDED DOSAGE UNLESS OTHERWISE PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DOCTOR: The usual dose is usually one tablet daily. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. If you forget to take this medicine at the specified time, no need to worry, take the dose as soon as you remember, but never take a double dose at the same time. Do not chew! Swallow the medicine with a small amount of water. The tablet may be halved or crushed. Allow at least a two hours gap between taking Folic Acid Tablets and antiacid containing aluminum or magnesium. Do not take this medicine with drink alcohol. Do not take medicines in the dark! Check the label and the dose each time you take your medicine. Wear glasses if you need them. Continue the treatment as recommended by your doctor. IF YOU HAVE ACCIDENTALLY TAKEN AN OVERDOSE, OR IF A CHILD HAS ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED THE MEDICINE, contact immediately the doctor or proceed immediately to a hospital emergency room and bring the package of the medicine with you. IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST. 4. SIDE EFFECTS: Like all medicines, folic acid use can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Do not be alarmed by this list of possible events. You may not have any of them. RARE SIDE EFFECTS: • Allergic reaction and hypers Read the complete document