Drug Composition information
Folic Acid mecobalamin Pregabalin pyridoxine Alpha lipoic acid
What is Folic Acid for:
This medication is a vitamin, prescribed for anemia due to vitamin C deficiency. It helps the body make healthy new cells.
How does Folic Acid work:
Folic acid is a diet aid that helps the body make healthy red blood cells. It stops some types of birth defects.
How should Folic Acid be used:
Dose is based on patients condition. It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
Common side effects of Folic Acid :
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking Folic Acid :
If you have an allergy to folic acid or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
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