{"product_id":"folic-acid-deficiency-folic-acid-foods-ratiopharm-5-mg","title":"Folic acid deficiency, folic acid foods, RATIOPHARM 5 mg","description":"\u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOLIC ACID RATIOPHARM 5 mg tablets, Folic acid deficiency, folic acid foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage form: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etablets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolic acid-ratiopharm® 5 mg tablets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive substance: folic acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAreas of application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTherapy for folic acid deficiencies that cannot be remedied by diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efolic acid foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"co8aDb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Sources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"RqBzHd\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"i8Z77e\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eDark green leafy vegetables (turnip greens, spinach, romaine lettuce, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eBeans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003ePeanuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eSunflower seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eFresh fruits, fruit juices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eWhole grains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eLiver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eSeafood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor folic acid deficiency that cannot be remedied by diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-primary-max-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-s font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactive Folic acid deficiency, folic acid foods, RATIOPHARM 5 mg tablets ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-3.5 list-disc pl-5 text-s\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 mg folic acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-primary-max-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-s font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolic acid deficiency, folic acid foods, RATIOPHARM 5 mg tablets ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-3.5 list-disc pl-5 text-s\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emagnesium stearate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilica, colloidal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecellulose powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elactose-1 water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003etalc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolic acid deficiency, folic acid foods, RATIOPHARM 5 mg tablets indication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drug is a vitamin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drug is used in folic acid deficiency conditions that cannot be corrected with diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtraindications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe drug must not be taken\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are allergic (hypersensitive) to folic acid or any of the other ingredients of the medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe increase in young red blood cells (reticulocytes) caused by folic acid can mask vitamin B12 deficiency.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause of the risk of irreversible neurological disorders, before treating anemia due to impaired development of the red blood cells (megaloblastic anemia), it must be ensured that this is not due to a vitamin B12 deficiency.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe cause of megaloblastic anemia must be clarified before starting therapy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edosage Folic acid deficiency, folic acid foods, RATIOPHARM 5 mg tablets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways take the medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlease check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUnless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, is the usual dose\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on requirements, 1 to 3 tablets per day (equivalent to 5-15 mg folic acid).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring pregnancy, the maximum daily dose is 5 mg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eduration of use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe duration of treatment depends on the extent of the folic acid deficiency and depends on the clinical picture and, if necessary, on the corresponding laboratory diagnostic parameters and is determined by the doctor for each patient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoses higher than 5 mg daily should be avoided during pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you take more of the medicine than you should\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo signs of overdose are to be expected with occasional higher dosages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn patients with seizure disorders, however, there may be an increase in the likelihood of seizures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt high doses (above 15 mg per day and longer than 4 weeks), gastrointestinal disorders, sleep disorders, agitation or depression can occur.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn these cases you should contact your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have any further questions on the use of the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eside effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLike all medicines, this can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe evaluation of side effects is based on the following frequency information:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003every common: more than 1 in 10 people treated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon: less than 1 in 10 but more than 1 in 100 people treated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003euncommon: less than 1 in 100 but more than 1 in 1000 people treated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare: less than 1 in 1,000 but more than 1 in 10,000 people treated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003every rare: 1 or less in 10,000 people treated including isolated cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn individual cases, intolerance reactions, e.g.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eB. in the form of reddening of the skin (erythema), itching (pruritus), shortness of breath (bronchospasm), nausea or circulatory collapse (anaphylactic shock).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery high doses can lead to gastrointestinal disorders, sleep disorders, excitement or depression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatient Folic acid deficiency, folic acid foods, RATIOPHARM 5 mg tablets notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecial care is required when taking the drug\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven in the case of life-threatening megaloblastic anemia, a possible vitamin B12 deficiency must be ruled out before the start of therapy (serum and erythrocyte samples and determination of the vitamin B12 content) due to the risk of permanent damage to the nervous system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is not enough experience with the use of a daily dose of more than 5 mg folic acid during pregnancy, so the maximum daily dose of 5 mg folic acid should not be exceeded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epregnancy and breast feeding period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epregnancy and breast feeding period\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no known risks up to a daily dose of 5 mg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is not enough experience with the use of a daily dose of more than 5 mg folic acid during pregnancy, so the maximum daily dose of 5 mg folic acid should not be exceeded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsk your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etype of application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tablets are swallowed whole with a meal with some liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTaking the medicine with other medicines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe administration of folic acid can lower the blood levels of antiseizure drugs (anticonvulsants, e.g. phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone) and thereby possibly increase the likelihood of seizures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen high doses are administered, it cannot be ruled out that the medicinal product and simultaneously administered folic acid inhibitors (folic acid antagonists), e.g.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eB. certain drugs against bacterial infections or malaria (trimethoprim, proguanil, pyrimethamine) and methotrexate (active ingredient for the treatment of tumors, among other things) mutually inhibit their effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSevere diarrhea can occur if used at the same time as fluorouracil (medicine used to treat tumours).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChloramphenicol (active substance used to treat infections) can prevent the response to treatment with the medicine and should therefore not be given to patients with severe folic acid deficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFolic acid deficiency, folic acid foods, RATIOPHARM 5 mg tablets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ratiopharm GmbH","offers":[{"title":"20 pcs","offer_id":54926106231161,"sku":"03971365","price":33.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 pcs","offer_id":54926106263929,"sku":"03971388","price":58.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 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