Folic Acid Information:
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) is a form of B vitamin that is normally found in foods, such as peas, dried beans, oranges, lentils, spinach, liver and many whole wheat products. Folic acid when taken as a medication helps your body produce and maintain vital new cells, which help prevent changes to your DNA that can possibly lead to cancer. Folic Acid is also currently used to treat certain type of Anemia that is caused by a lack of Folic acid being present in your body. However it should be noted that the medication will not treat the effects, you may encounter with a vitamin B12 deficiency.
Folic acid comes in both a prescription form (5 mg) and an over the counter variation (1 mg).
Folic Acid Side Effects:
As with all medications, you may encounter some side effects throughout your prescription. Side effects are rare and are not often reported, however the user, should always be aware of them, and be aware of what steps to take if they feel Folic Acid is the cause for any strange feeling or effects.
You may encounter an allergic reaction to this medication, if you are unaware of the ingredients used during production. Some of the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction could be a swelling to the hands, neck or any areas of the face, including the tongue. If you do experience any form of allergic reaction to Folic Acid, you should cease use immediately and seek emergency medical aid.
Less serious side effects that have been recorded by patients using Folic Acid include nausea, bloating, unpleasant tastes in your mouth, depression and also feeling irritable or excited. If you do experience any of these less serious side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately to discuss other options for your treatment.
Folic Acid Directions:
You should take Folic Acid exactly as it is prescribed to you from you doctor or physician, and you should never take a dose that is either too large or too small during your prescription. This is because it may ether lead to negative side effects or mean that the drug cannot provide you, with the benefits you can achieve.
If you happen to take an overdose of Folic Acid, you should seek emergency medical aid immediately, and you should also remember the name of the product you have taken, to tell the emergency medical teams that you first see after the overdose. If you miss one dose of Folic Acid during your prescription period, then take the dose as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose, in which you should just wait until this time arrives.
Folic Acid should also be taken with a full glass of water, and it is worth noting that your doctor may change your prescription during the course of your treatment, to ensure maximum results are achieved. You will be prescribed different doses, for each different condition Folic Acid can be used as a medication to treat.
Folic Acid Precautions:
You should take Folic Acid exactly as it is prescribed to you from you doctor or physician, and you should never take a dose that is either too large or too small during your prescription. This is because it may ether lead to negative side effects or mean that the drug cannot provide you, with the benefits you can achieve.
If you happen to take an overdose of Folic Acid, you should seek emergency medical aid immediately, and you should also remember the name of the product you have taken, to tell the emergency medical teams that you first see after the overdose. If you miss one dose of Folic Acid during your prescription period, then take the dose as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose, in which you should just wait until this time arrives.
Folic Acid should also be taken with a full glass of water, and it is worth noting that your doctor may change your prescription during the course of your treatment, to ensure maximum results are achieved. You will be prescribed different doses, for each different condition Folic Acid can be used as a medication to treat.
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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