Folicum 5 mg is necessary to treat certain forms of anemia caused by folic acid deficiency and to prevent congenital malformations of the neural tube of the fetus during pregnancy.
What is the scientific name of Folicum 5 mg?
Folic acid.
What are the uses of Folicum 5 mg?
- Treatment of megaloblastic anemia due to folic acid deficiency.
- Treating macrocytic anemia, which is an increase in the size of red blood cells above normal.
- Preventing neural tube defects such as spina bifida in the fetus during pregnancy, as it is considered one of the most important congenital malformations resulting from folic acid deficiency in pregnant women.
- Reducing side effects resulting from the use of methotrexate, a cancer treatment.
- Promoting brain health, as folic acid deficiency is linked to poor mental function and increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Increasing fertility in women as it improves the quality of the egg and increases its ability to implant in the uterine lining after fertilization, which increases the chances of pregnancy.
- Increases fertility in men as it helps improve sperm count.
- To contribute to the treatment of high homocysteine in the blood, as folic acid degrades and breaks down the homocysteine accumulated in the blood. It should be noted that high homocysteine increases the risk of heart disease.
What are the doses of Folicum 5 mg and methods of use?
The dose of folic acid depends on the purpose of its use, and the doses are as follows:
- The recommended daily dose of folic acid for an adult is:
- Males: 400 mcg/day.
- Females: 400-800 mcg/day.
- Pregnant women: 600 mcg/day.
- Breastfeeding women: 500 mcg/day.
- Upper limit: 1 mg/day.
- Treating anemia: 1-5 mg is taken daily, and resistant cases may require larger doses that may reach 15 mg, then the patient continues on a dose of 0.4 mg daily for adults, and 0.8 mg daily for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- Treatment of folic acid deficiency: 400 - 800 micrograms daily are taken orally or intramuscularly, and in the case of pregnancy and breastfeeding, 800 micrograms daily.
- Prevention of methotrexate toxicity: 1 mg is taken daily, and the dose can be increased to 5 mg if symptoms of toxicity appear.
What are the side effects of Folicum 5 mg?
- Bronchospasm
- Itch
- rash
- Flatulence and gas
- nausea
- Change in mouth taste
- Change in sleeping pattern
- Difficulty concentrating
- Nervous irritation
- Anorexia
- Depression
- muddle
How to use Folcom 5 mg?
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Dosage: In normal cases, one tablet with a full glass of water, during or after meals, or as directed by the doctor.
- Doses may be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more medicine than you should, talk to your doctor or go to hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.
What are the contraindications for using Folicum 5 mg?
It is prohibited to use this medication in case of hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Why is Volicum 5 mg given to pregnant women?
Research has shown that folic acid supplements can prevent neural tube birth defects.
What are the precautions for using Folicum 5 mg?
This medication is used with caution and under the supervision of a doctor in the following cases:
- Epilepsy and disorders that cause seizures.
- Liver diseases, such as cirrhosis.
- Kidney disease.
- Hemolytic anemia.
- Pernicious anemia.
- Anemia that has not been diagnosed by a doctor, or confirmed by laboratory tests.
- Getting an infection.
- alcoholism.
Your doctor may adjust folic acid doses in the following cases:
- Kidney disease: Folic acid injections may contain aluminum, which may reach a toxic concentration with prolonged use in patients suffering from kidney disease.
- Pernicious anemia: Folic acid should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from pernicious anemia, as the symptoms of anemia may improve with its use, while neurological complications may worsen, affecting the central nervous system, so doses exceeding 0.4 mg per day until the diagnosis of pernicious anemia is excluded.
- Benzyl alcohol hypersensitivity: Many folic acid injection formulations contain benzyl alcohol as a preservative, which may cause allergic reactions in many people, so they should be used with caution in patients with benzyl alcohol hypersensitivity.
- Its use for children and infants: Folic acid injections containing benzyl alcohol should be avoided for newborns, because benzyl alcohol is linked to gasping syndrome, a condition characterized by metabolic acidosis and dysfunction of the central nervous system, respiratory system, circulatory system, and kidneys, in addition to In addition, injection products may contain aluminum, which may reach high concentrations that are toxic to children and infants.
What are the storage conditions for Folcom 5 mg?
- Store this medicine at room temperature
- Keep this medicine away from moisture
- Keep this medicine away from light
- Keep this medicine out of the reach of children
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