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Folic acid is used to treat or prevent certain anemias caused by poor diet, pregnancy or other conditions.
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Folic Acid
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hm Folic Acid
Folic Acid
Uses
Folic acid is used to treat or prevent certain anemias caused by poor diet, pregnancy or other conditions.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
How To Use
- Take Hm Folic Acid as directed.
- Follow dietary recommendations made by your doctor or nutritionist.
Side Effects
- Folic acid usually has very few side effects.
- If you experience any unusual effects from taking Hm Folic Acid, notify your doctor.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Hm Folic Acid, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: anemia (e.g., pernicious anemia), any drug or food allergies.
- Hm Folic Acid has proven safe for use during pregnancy when taken as directed.
- Folic acid is excreted into breast milk and has not been reported to cause harm to nursing infants.
- Consult your doctor about breast-feeding and using folic acid.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially: phenytoin, vitamin preparations.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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