{"product_id":"how-to-prevent-anemia-prevention-of-anemia-folsan-0-4-mg-tablets","title":"How to prevent anemia, prevention of anemia, FOLSAN 0.4 mg tablets","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFOLSAN, How to prevent anemia, prevention of anemia 0.4 mg tablets\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolsan 0.4mg tablets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow to prevent anemia?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d9FyLd\"\u003ePreventing Anemia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEat iron-rich foods such as meat, chicken, fish, eggs, dried beans and fortified grains\u003c\/b\u003e. The form of iron in meat products, called heme, is more easily absorbed than the iron in vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eWhat nutrient helps prevent anemia?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eYour body needs iron and other nutrients to make hemoglobin and healthy red blood cells. So it's important to get a regular supply of iron as well as \u003cb\u003evitamin B12, folate, and protein\u003c\/b\u003e. You can get these nutrients by eating a balanced diet or taking dietary supplements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive ingredient: folic acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to prevent anemia, prevention of anemia, FOLSAN 0.4 mg tablets Application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolsan® 0.4 mg is an agent for the prevention of anemia and to prevent neural tube defects in newborns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolsan® 0.4 mg is used to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Prevent folic acid deficiency states when sufficient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003efolic acid intake with food is not possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Prevention of neural tube defects in newborns through preventive treatment of women before and during pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking folic acid is also recommended with a wholesome diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant information about certain other ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof Folsan® 0.4 mg:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis medicine contains lactose and sucrose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo prevent folic acid deficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-primary-max-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-s font-medium\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-3.5 list-disc pl-5 text-s\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.4 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-medium\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-3.5 list-disc pl-5 text-s\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStearic acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium stearate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSucrose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornstarch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLactose-1-water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacrogol 4000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIndication\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medicine is an agent for preventing anemia and preventing neural tube defects in newborns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe medicine is used for:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevention of folic acid deficiency states when sufficient folic acid intake with food is not possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevention of neural tube defects in newborns through preventive treatment of women before and during pregnancy.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTaking folic acid is also recommended with a wholesome diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDosage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways take the medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUnless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevention of folic acid deficiency: One tablet daily (corresponding to 0.4 mg folic acid).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOn medical advice, the dose can be increased to two tablets daily (corresponding to 0.8 mg folic acid).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevention of neural tube defects in newborns: It is recommended that pregnant women and women who want to have children take one tablet daily (corresponding to 0.4 mg folic acid).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOn medical advice, this dose can be increased to two tablets daily (corresponding to 0.8 mg folic acid).\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\u003eDuration of application:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevention of folic acid deficiency: The treating doctor decides on the duration of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevention of neural tube defects in newborns: It is important that you start taking the tablets before pregnancy (preferably four weeks before).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe treatment should then be continued for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of the medicine is too strong or too weak.\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\u003eWith occasional higher doses, no overdose symptoms are to be expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, patients with seizure disorders may experience an increase in the tendency to convulsions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt high doses (over 15 mg per day and for longer than four weeks) gastrointestinal disorders, sleep disorders, agitation and depression may 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\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you forget to take the medicine:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not take a double dose if you forget to take the previous dose, but continue taking the tablets as normal.\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 stop taking the medicine:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore you decide to stop taking the tablets on your own, talk to your doctor about it.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eContinuous intake is required to prevent neural tube defects in newborns.\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 about using the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWay\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tablets are taken whole with meals with sufficient liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSide effects\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\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 frequency information is based on the following categories:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery common: more than 1 patient in 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon: 1 to 10 treated in 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon: 1 to 10 people treated in 1,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare: 1 to 10 people treated in 10,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery rare: less than 1 person treated in 10,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot known: Frequency cannot be estimated from the available data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSignificant side effects or signs to look out for and actions to take if affected:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSide effects:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn individual cases, hypersensitivity reactions can occur, for example in the form of skin redness (erythema), itching, shortness of breath (bronchospasm), nausea or circulatory collapse (anaphylactic shock).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt very high doses, gastrointestinal disorders, sleep disorders, agitation and depression can occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf 5-fluorouracil is administered at the same time, high doses of folic acid can lead to mucosal damage (e.g. in the form of severe diarrhea).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCountermeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease inform the doctor about any side effects that have occurred so that he can treat them specifically if necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the side effects listed get 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInteractions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhen taking the medicine with other medicines:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, even if they are non-prescription medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment with anti-seizure medications (anticonvulsants) can lead to an increase in the tendency to convulsions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen high doses are administered, it cannot be ruled out that folic acid and folic acid inhibitors administered at the same time (folic acid antagonists), such as:\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), inhibit each other's effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe simultaneous administration of high doses of folic acid with 5-fluorouracil (an agent used to treat tumors) causes an increase in the effectiveness and also the toxicity of 5-fluorouracil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChloramphenicol (an active ingredient used to treat infections) may prevent the response to treatment with folic acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eContraindications\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe medicine must not be taken\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are hypersensitive (allergic) to folic acid or any of the other ingredients of the medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you suffer from megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency without concurrent vitamin B12 treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you suffer from megaloblastic anemia of unknown cause, as long as a vitamin B12 deficiency cannot be ruled out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy and breastfeeding\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\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.\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-2.5 text-m font-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePatient information\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose mb-3.5 text-s last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eParticular caution is required when taking the medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif there is a risk of megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFolic acid can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf progressive megaloblastic anemia is left untreated, there is a risk of permanent damage to the nervous system.\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\u003eAbility to drive and use machines:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo effects are expected in terms of impairment of the ability to drive or use machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Teofarma srl","offers":[{"title":"20 pcs","offer_id":47383522541885,"sku":"01246720","price":25.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 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