What is Mithra Folic used for?

Mithra Folic medicine is made in the form of tablets, with the ingredient being Folic Acid. The drug is mainly used to supplement women before, during pregnancy and lactation.

What is Mithra Folic medicine? Mithra Folic medicine has the main ingredient is Folic Acid 400mcg and other excipients. Folic acid plays a crucial role during cell division and blood cell formation. Therefore, it has an important role in the growth and development of infants. Folic acid supplementation before and during pregnancy helps prevent neural tube defects in the fetus, reduces the risk of cerebral palsy, mental retardation, chronic lung diseases, etc.
In particular, because folic acid in the body is stored and accumulated gradually, women who are planning to become pregnant should start taking Mithra Folic to effectively replenish folic acid reserves in the body. (because this reserve is often reduced with the use of oral contraceptives).
Indications to use Mithra Folic:
Supplement for women before pregnancy; Supplement for women during pregnancy; Supplement for women who are breastfeeding. Contraindications to the use of Mithra Folic:
Patients with hypersensitivity to the ingredients contained in the drug; People with polycythemia vera, hemolytic anemia.

2.1. How to use Mithra Folic medicine used in the form of oral tablets, taken daily with water during meals. Tablets should be swallowed whole, do not split, chew or crush.
2.2. Dosage The usual dose is 1 tablet per day. The recommended daily amount of folic acid is 200-400mcg.
Note: The above dosage of Mithra Folic is for reference only. The doctor may assign the user to use the drug at a different dose as appropriate.
2.3. Overdose If using folic acid in high doses (over 1000 mcg/day) and for a long time can cause nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, strange taste in the mouth, excitement, even seizures. In the event of an emergency or overdose, the patient should immediately call an emergency center or go to the nearest hospital.
2.4. Missed dose When you forget to take a dose of Mithra Folic , you should take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as scheduled. No need to double the dose to make up for the missed dose.

Users may experience some side effects when using Mithra Folic drugs such as itching, rash, urticaria, digestive disorders (rare because Folic Acid is generally well tolerated). If encountered, the patient should stop taking the drug and immediately notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely examination and treatment.
Mithra Folic tablets are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Users should strictly adhere to the recommended daily dose. Ideally, Mithra Folic should be started 4 weeks before becoming pregnant, as soon as birth control is stopped, and continued during and after pregnancy until breastfeeding is stopped.
Store Mithra Folic medicine in a cool place, away from light, at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.

Drug interactions can affect how Mithra Folic works and potentially have side effects. Therefore, patients should inform the doctor about the drugs they are taking, do not increase/decrease the dose of the drug without the doctor's approval.
Some drug interactions of Mithra Folic include:
Folate and sulphasalazine: Possible reduced absorption of folate; Folate and oral contraceptives: Oral contraceptives reduce the metabolism of folate, causing a decrease in folate and vitamin B12 to a certain extent; Folic acid and anticonvulsants: If folic acid is used to supplement folate deficiency, possibly caused by anticonvulsants, there may be a decrease in anticonvulsant serum concentrations; Folic Acid and Cotrimoxazol: Cotrimoxazol reduces the therapeutic effect of Folic Acid in the treatment of megaloblastic anemia. Mithra Folic is very important for the health of the pregnant mother and the fetus. During the course of using the drug, the patient should follow all instructions of the doctor to ensure the best effect.