Folnum 5 Tablet 15's

Folnum 5 Tablet is used to treat or prevent anaemia (lack of blood) caused by a deficiency of folic acid, anaemia in pregnancy, anaemia due to damaged red blood cells, anaemia in kidney dialysis patients and anaemia that occurs as a side effect of certain medicines. Folnum 5 Tablet may be used in women before and during pregnancy to prevent spina bifida (abnormality of the spine) in babies. Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry the adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.

The Folnum 5 Tablet contains Folic acid (a form of vitamin B9) that increases healthy red blood cell (RBC) production in the body and carries oxygen throughout the body. As a result, an adequate amount of haemoglobin (Hb) is produced in the body so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen.

Take Folnum 5 Tablet as recommended by your doctor. You may experience nausea, black stool, constipation, loss of appetite, bloating or flatulence (gas) in some cases. Most of these side effects of Folnum 5 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Folnum 5 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Folnum 5 Tablet . Folnum 5 Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Folnum 5 Tablet as it may contain lactose. If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Folnum 5 Tablet . 

The Folnum 5 Tablet contains Folic acid (a form of vitamin B9) that increases red blood cell (RBC) production in the body and carries oxygen around the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBCs is produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen. Also, folic acid is necessary for pregnancy as it plays a role in developing the brain and spinal cord in the unborn baby. Additionally, Folnum 5 Tablet may be used to decrease the adverse effects of methotrexate (a drug used to treat severe arthritis, psoriasis, or Crohn’s disease).

• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Bloating
• Flatulence (gas)
• Bitter or unpleasant taste in your mouth
• Feeling excited or irritable

If you are allergic to Folnum 5 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Folnum 5 Tablet if you have cancer. Folnum 5 Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you are breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using Folnum 5 Tablet . If you have pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12), a tumour or if you are receiving a stent in the heart or undergoing haemodialysis due to kidney failure, inform your doctor before taking Folnum 5 Tablet . You are recommended to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours between taking Folnum 5 Tablet and indigestion remedies such as antacids containing magnesium or aluminium and edible clay. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any sugars as Folnum 5 Tablet contains lactose. 

• Eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and do regular physical exercise.

• Limit junk food items from outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.

• Eat cabbage, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, kale, brussels sprouts, lentils, peas, and beans. Also include beef and yeast extracts, poultry, liver, shellfish, and pork.

• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

• Avoid consumption of alcohol.