Indication
Hyperhomocysteinemia
Treatment of severe hyperhomocysteinaemia since folic acid can decrease the level of homocysteine ​​in the blood.
The usefulness of folic acid in the treatment of moderate hyperhomocysteemia is not proven.

Pregnancy
Prevention of abnormalities during the development of the central nervous system of the fetus (anencephaly, spina bifida) in women at high risk such as the presence of a family history of neural tube defects, as well as in women who, when from a previous pregnancy, had a child with neural tube defects.
Treatment of macrocytic anemia due to folic acid deficiency until serum levels normalize.

Megaloblastic macrocytic anemias due to folic acid deficiency

Occurring in alcoholics and in states of malnutrition especially in the elderly
Induced by taking certain drugs: certain antiepileptics, oral contraceptives, sulfasalazine, anti-tuberculosis drugs
As a result of malabsorption caused by intestinal disorders

Use
Hyperhomocysteinemia
1 tablet per day
Pregnancy
Prevention in the fetus of developmental abnormalities of the central nervous system

1 tablet per day
Start before conception and continue until the twelfth week of pregnancy

Megaloblastic anemia due to folic acid deficiency in pregnant women

1 tablet per day during the meal with a glass of water
Start as soon as folate deficiency is confirmed and continue until the anemia is corrected
Then we will ensure that the daily intake of folic acid is sufficient (about 400 mcg / day)

Megaloblastic anemia associated with folic acid deficiency induced by malnutrition or alcoholism as well as in geriatrics

1 tablet per day
Start as soon as folate deficiency is confirmed and continue until the anemia is corrected
Then we will ensure that the daily intake of folic acid is sufficient (about 200 mcg / day)

Megaloblastic anemia associated with a folic acid deficiency induced by taking certain drugs

1 tablet day
Start as soon as folate deficiency is confirmed and continue until the anemia is corrected
Then regular intake sufficient to avoid a new deficiency (approx. 200 mcg / day)

During the meal with a glass of water

Composition
Folic acid 4 mg.
Excipient with known effect: lactose. Patients with galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome (rare hereditary diseases) should not take this medicine.
List of excipiens: Microcrystalline cellulose – pregelatinized starch – lactose – colloidal anhydrous silica – magnesium stearate.

Note: the formula will change. Is already visible on the FAMHP leaflet, but Folavit 4 mg tablets with this composition is not yet available.