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United Home Natafol

Folic Acid

United Home® Natafol

For the treatment and prevention of folate deficiency state

Ang United Home® ay sulit at maaasahang linya ng bitamina at gamot para sa buong pamilya. Ito ay pinagkakatiwalaan dahil sa abot-kaya at dekalidad na mga produkto nito tulad ng bitamina, gamot at ointments  para siguradong alaga ang buong pamilya sa bawat tahanan.

Folic Acid

United Home® Natafol

What is the product used for?

Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiency state. Folic acid is also used in women of child-bearing potential and pregnant women to protect against neural tube defects in their offspring. It is indicated to treat megaloblastic anemia.

How much and how often should you use this product?

For the treatment of folate-deficiency megaloblastic anemia:

Adults - Given orally in doses of 5 mg daily for 4 months.

For children 1 year old - 500 micrograms/Kg once daily

For prophylaxis of megaloblastic anemia in children on dialysis:

1 month to 12 months of age - 250 micrograms/Kg once daily.

Children 1 year old and above - 5 mg to 10 mg daily

For prophylaxis of megaloblastic anemia of pregnancy:

200 micrograms to 500 micrograms daily.

Women of child-bearing potential:

400 micrograms daily

Or, as prescribed by the physician.

 

For more information on safety, precaution and other information about this product, please see the Patient Information Leaflet.

Formulation
Each tablet contains:
Folic Acid, USP 5 mg