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.