B-9 5 mg Tablet is used to treat or prevent anemia (lack of blood) caused by a deficiency of folic acid, anemia in pregnancy, anemia due to damaged red blood cells, anemia in kidney dialysis patients and anemia that occurs as a side effect of certain medicines. B-9 5 mg Tablet may be used in women before and during pregnancy to prevent spina bifida (abnormality of the spine) in babies. Anemia 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 B-9 5 mg 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 hemoglobin (Hb) is produced in the body so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen.

Take B-9 5 mg 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 B-9 5 mg 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 B-9 5 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using B-9 5 mg Tablet . B-9 5 mg 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 B-9 5 mg 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 anemia (anemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumor, inform your doctor before taking B-9 5 mg Tablet .

Take B-9 5 mg Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

The B-9 5 mg 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, B-9 5 mg Tablet may be used to decrease the adverse effects of methotrexate (a drug used to treat severe arthritis, psoriasis, or Crohn’s disease).

If you are allergic to B-9 5 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking B-9 5 mg Tablet if you have cancer. B-9 5 mg 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 B-9 5 mg 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 B-9 5 mg Tablet . You are recommended to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours between taking B-9 5 mg 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 B-9 5 mg Tablet contains lactose.