Folic Acid + Zinc
Indications
Folic Acid + Zinc is used for:
Folic acid & Zinc Deficiency
Adult Dose
Tablet/Capsule: 1-2 tab/cap daily.
Syrup: 1-2 tsf daily.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Folic Acid is contraindicated in untreated cobalamine deficiency.
Precautions
N/A
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Antiepileptics, oral contraceptives, anti-TB drugs, alcohol, aminopterin, methotrexate, pyrimethamine, trimethoprim and sulphonamides may result to decrease in serum folate contrations. Decreases serum phenytoin concentrations.
Quinolone, Tetracycline, Cisplatin, Penicillamine, Amiloride may interact with zinc
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Folic Acid + Zinc :
This tablet is well tolerated. Sometimes gastrointestinal disturbance like abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, fever and respiratory distress may occur.
Mechanism of Action
Folic acid: Required for nucleoprotein synthesis and the maintenance of normal erythropoiesis; folic acid is converted in the liver and plasma to its metabolically active form, tetrahydrofolic acid, by dihydrofolate reductase; prevents neural tube defects in women of childbearing potential and higher doses required during pregnancy.
Zinc: Cofactor in over 100 enzymes; plays a role in DNA synthesis; supports a healthy immune system; helps maintain a sense of smell and taste; may assist in porper function of insulin.