FOLIC ACID (NASCON) ONLINE AT BEST PRICE IN PAKISTAN

GENERIC: Folic Acid 5mg

MANUFACTURER: ZAFA Pharmaceuticals

QUANTITY

Pack of 100 tablets

INDICATION

Folic Acid is indicated for the prevention and treatment of folic acid deficiency, megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency, and supplementation during pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in the developing fetus. It is also used as adjunctive therapy in patients receiving methotrexate or other antifolate medications.

MECHANISM OF ACTION

Folic acid (Vitamin B9) is a water-soluble B vitamin essential for DNA synthesis, repair, and methylation. After oral ingestion, folic acid is reduced by dihydrofolate reductase to tetrahydrofolate, the metabolically active coenzyme form. Tetrahydrofolate participates in one-carbon transfer reactions required for purine and pyrimidine nucleotide synthesis, amino acid metabolism, and red blood cell maturation. During pregnancy, adequate folate is critical for rapid cell division and proper neural tube closure in the first trimester.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

•      Adults: 5mg daily for treatment of deficiency, or as directed by a physician

•      Pregnancy supplementation: 400mcg to 5mg daily starting at least one month before conception and continuing through the first trimester

•      Children: dose as prescribed by a physician based on age and weight

•      Swallow with water; may be taken with or without food

•      Continue for the duration prescribed by the physician

SIDE EFFECTS

Common:

•      Generally, well tolerated at recommended doses

•      Mild gastrointestinal discomfort including nausea or bloating in rare cases

Less common:

•      Allergic reactions such as skin rash or urticaria in very rare cases

•      Large doses may mask Vitamin B12 deficiency by correcting anemia while neurological damage progresses

NOT RECOMMENDED IN

•      Patients with known hypersensitivity to folic acid

•      Should not be used as sole therapy in pernicious anemia (Vitamin B12 deficiency must be excluded first)

•      Caution in patients with undiagnosed anemia

DRUG INTERACTIONS

Phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital may reduce folic acid levels and folic acid may reduce the efficacy of these anticonvulsants. Methotrexate and trimethoprim inhibit dihydrofolate reductase, antagonizing folic acid activity. Sulfasalazine impairs folate absorption. Cholestyramine may reduce folic acid absorption.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Store below 25 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep in original packaging. Keep out of reach of children.

WHERE TO BUY

You can buy Folic Acid online from Dawa Healthcare Pharmacy, your trusted source for pharmacist-verified vitamins and supplements in Pakistan. Check the Folic Acid price in Pakistan and learn about its uses through our responsive WhatsApp support team. Same-day delivery is available across Karachi for urgent orders. Nationwide courier service ensures you receive your medication anywhere in Pakistan. With multiple branches in Karachi, Dawa Healthcare provides genuine pharmaceutical products and professional guidance for all your healthcare needs.