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- Active ingredient
- folic acid
- Strength
- 400mcg
- Form
- tablet
- Manufacturer
- puritans pride
- Route
- oral.solid
Uses
Used for prevention and treatment of folate deficiency and folate-deficiency anemia, including during pregnancy.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to folic acid. It should not be used alone to treat pernicious anemia.
Side effects
Generally well tolerated; allergic reactions and mild gastrointestinal symptoms may rarely occur.
Warnings
Folic acid may mask hematologic manifestations of vitamin B12 deficiency while neurological damage progresses.
How it works
Water-soluble B vitamin required for DNA synthesis, cell division, and red blood cell formation.
Storage
Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container.