- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: May 8, 2025
Fa 5mg Tab
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Product Overview
FA 5MG TABLET is an iron supplement that is used to treat folic acid deficiencies such as in megaloblastic anaemias (along with Vitamin B12), or deficiencies associated with reduced absorption of nutrients, and alcoholism. It contains folic acid as an active ingredient which increases the production of red blood cells.
Uses
- Treats folic acid deficiencies like in megaloblastic anaemias, tropical and non-tropical sprue, and alcoholism
- Used as an adjunct in nutritional anaemias and anaemias of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood
- Prevents the occurrence of neural tube defects (brain or spinal cord defect)
Side Effect
FA Tablet may cause allergic reaction (itchy or red skin, rash), anaphylactic reaction (swollen face, lips, tongue or throat, trouble breathing or swallowing), loss of appetite, nausea, bloating, and gas in some individuals. Consult your doctor if you notice any such side effects while taking FA Tablet.
How to use
- Always take FA Tablet as advised by your physician
- Take 1-4 tablets (1-2 for children) every day in divided doses or as your physician directs you
- Swallow it with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you according to your age, body weight and disease condition
How It works
Folic acid is a complex organic acid essential for the production of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets and for the synthesis of proteins that are linked structurally with RNA or DNA. It is also known to prevent the occurrence of neural tube defects (brain or spinal cord defects) when given during pregnancy.
Safety Advice for Fa 5mg Tab
PREGNANCY
It should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women, so consult your doctor before taking it
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FA Tablet help in pregnancy?
If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before she is pregnant, it can help in prevention of major birth defects of her baby's brain and spine. Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant should take folic acid daily before conception and for at least 3 months afterward.
What if I accidently take excessive FA Tablet?
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of FA Tablet, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.