What is Apo folic acid used for?
This medication is typically used for anemia (low red blood cells) or as a vitamin and mineral supplement. It may also be used to prevent a type of birth defect known as a neural tube defect.
Why would a doctor prescribe folic acid?
Folate helps the body make healthy red blood cells and is found in certain foods. Folic acid is used to: treat or prevent folate deficiency anaemia. help your unborn baby’s brain, skull and spinal cord develop properly to avoid development problems (called neural tube defects) such as spina bifida.
What is Apo folic acid?
APO-FOLIC 0.8 mg tablets are indicated as a daily supplement to be taken by women planning pregnancy to reduce the risk of neonatal conditions developing from foetal neural tube defects.
What are the benefits of taking folic acid?
Folic acid is used for preventing and treating low blood levels of folate (folate deficiency) and high blood levels of homocysteine (hyperhomocysteinemia). People who are pregnant or might become pregnant take folic acid to prevent serious birth defects such as spina bifida.
Who needs folic acid?
CDC urges every woman who could become pregnant to get 400 micrograms (400 mcg) of folic acid every day. The B vitamin folic acid helps prevent birth defects. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before and while she is pregnant, her baby is less likely to have a major birth defect of the brain or spine.
Does folic acid grow hair?
According to Dr Chaturvedi, folic acid helps to promote hair growth, add volume and even reduce the rate of premature greying—it does so by amping up the body’s cell production processes. “If you’re deficient in folate, taking supplements may result in the growth of new hair in some patients,” Dr Gupta agrees.
When should I take folic acid morning or night?
If you are taking folic acid every day, take it at the same time each day, either in the morning OR in the evening. Take your folic acid tablets with a glass of water. You can take folic acid with or without food. If you forget to take your dose, take it as soon as you remember.
Can a 50 year old take a folic acid supplement?
You should not supplement with folic acid without the supervision of your doctor. Taking more than 1,000 mcg daily could mask symptoms of a B-12 deficiency. The NIH recommends anyone 50 or older get checked for B-12 levels before taking folic acid supplements as older individuals are more likely to have a deficiency.
How big is a 0.8mg folic acid tablet?
APO-FOLIC 0.8mg tablets are yellow, round, 5.5mm in diameter, biconvex tablets, engraved “F” over “0.8” one side and “APO” on the other side. Each tablet contains 0.8mg of folic acid and typically weighs 85mg.
Why do you need folic acid in your blood?
They are needed in small amounts only and are usually available in the foods that you eat. Folic acid (vitamin B 9) is necessary for strong blood. Lack of folic acid may lead to anemia (weak blood). Your health care professional may treat this by prescribing folic acid for you. Some conditions may increase your need for folic acid.
Are there any side effects to taking folic acid?
Pernicious anemia (a type of blood problem)—Taking folic acid while you have pernicious anemia may cause serious side effects. You should be sure that you do not have pernicious anemia before beginning folic acid supplementation Proper use of folic acid