FOLVITE TAB (1) strip

Description

Folvite Tablet, manufactured by Pfizer Ltd, is a nutritional supplement containing 5mg of Folic Acid (Vitamin B9). It is primarily used to treat and prevent folic acid deficiency, which can cause megaloblastic anemia, a condition characterized by low red blood cell levels.
Key Description and Uses
Active Ingredient: Each tablet contains 5mg of Folic Acid (Vitamin B9).
Purpose: It aids in the production of healthy red blood cells, supports DNA synthesis, and is essential for cell division.
Medical Uses:
Treats folic acid deficiency anemia.
Prevents neural tube defects (such as spina bifida) in newborns when taken by pregnant women.
Used in patients with chronic kidney disease or those undergoing dialysis.
Helps with folate deficiency caused by poor diet, alcoholism, or malnutrition.
Common Side Effects: Nausea, black stool, constipation, loss of appetite, bloating, or flatulence.
Dosage: Generally, one tablet per day is recommended, but it should be taken according to a doctor's advice.
Precautions: It should be avoided by patients with pernicious anemia (vitamin B12 deficiency) unless directed otherwise, as it may hide symptoms.