To treat anemia caused by folate deficiency or increased use of folate in the body, such as during pregnancy.
Folic acid, also known as folate and folatesin from food sources, helps support the normal functioning of the nervous system and plays an important role in the proper development of a child's nervous system.
Taking a prenatal vitamin with 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects in your baby's brain and spinal cord.
Folic acid has also been suggested to reduce the risks of: pregnancy complications, heart disease, and stroke.
Usage instructions:
5 mg per day for 4 months, which can be increased to a maximum of 15 mg per day.
Warnings and precautions:
Do not take folic acid tablets and tell your doctor if you have:
Allergy (hypersensitivity) to folic acid or any of the other ingredients in the tablets (see section 6)
Untreated vitamin B12 deficiency, as seen in some types of anemia and in lifelong vegetarians
Pernicious anemia (a form of anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency) or another condition caused by vitamin B12 deficiency