Folone Soft Capsule (Folic Acid)

Adult dose

(Tablet) For treatment of folic acid deficiency or deficiency due to other medications, take 0.25 to 1 mg daily. For prevention of folic acid deficiency and disorders requiring increased folic acid intake, take 0.1 to 0.25 mg daily. (Capsule) For treatment of folic acid deficiency or deficiency due to other medications, take 1 mg daily.

Child dose

(Tablet) Children over 24 months: For treatment of folic acid deficiency or deficiency due to other medications, take 0.25 to 1 mg daily. For prevention of folic acid deficiency and disorders requiring increased folic acid intake.

This medication should not be taken by individuals with allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to any component contained in this medication. Patients with pernicious anemia or macrocytic anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency should also avoid taking this medication. Patients undergoing treatment with a physician or those with pernicious anemia should consult a specialist before taking this medication. Especially for patients with pernicious anemia, this medication should be taken along with vitamin B12 preparations. If the diagnosis is unclear, improvement in blood condition might complicate the diagnosis, hence caution is required. Unwanted interactions may occur when taken with amino salicylic acid, oral contraceptives, specific anticancer agents, or antibiotics, so consultation with a specialist is necessary. Furthermore, if taking anticonvulsants like phenytoin, caution should be taken as this medication may lower blood levels, increasing the risk of seizures. Avoid taking this medication with sulfasalazine or cholestyramine as it may hinder its absorption. If allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching, or difficulty breathing occur during use, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a specialist. If symptoms such as loss of appetite, vomiting, swelling, weight loss, or central nervous system anomalies (e.g., changes in sleep, lack of concentration, irritability, depression, etc.) appear, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a specialist. This medication should be taken according to the prescribed methods and dosages, and supervision is required when children are taking it. If symptoms do not improve or worsen after a month of use, consult a specialist immediately. Store this medication in a place out of reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight, in a cool and dry sealed container. To maintain quality, it is important not to transfer to another container and avoid misuse.

Serious side effects

Allergic symptoms such as difficulty breathing and anaphylaxis reactions, swelling.

Mild side effects

Erythema, skin rash, itching, general malaise, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, gastrointestinal disturbances, changes in sleep, lack of concentration, hyperactivity, irritability, excitation, depression, confusion, cognitive impairment, and other central nervous system disorders.

This medication should be stored in an airtight container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is safest to keep the medication at a cool room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Red oval soft capsule containing yellow or light orange contents

Package unit

30 capsules (10 capsules/PTP*3)