{"id":8986,"date":"2021-03-22T11:08:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T11:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8986"},"modified":"2021-04-12T14:06:59","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T14:06:59","slug":"folix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/folix\/","title":{"rendered":"Folix &#8211;  Folic acid uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/triobe\/\">folic acid<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Folix 10 mg\/ml, oral drops, the solution is, and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Folix belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Folix is \u200b\u200bused to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>treat&nbsp;<\/em><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>anemia&nbsp;which, for example, can be caused by insufficient diet, poor absorption of food as in e.g.&nbsp;gluten intolerance,&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;B&nbsp;<sub>12<\/sub>&nbsp;deficiency, alcoholism folic acid deficiency during pregnancy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>anemia&nbsp;in children and adolescents that can be caused by folic acid deficiency, insufficient diet, or poor absorption of food as in e.g.&nbsp;gluten intolerance<em>&nbsp;prevent<\/em><br><\/li><li>folic acid deficiency in patients taking antiepileptic&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;(eg&nbsp;phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, primidone,&nbsp;cytostatics, (eg methotrexate, pemetrexed) or sulfasalazine.<\/li><li>neural tube defects in the fetus (for example spina bifida) especially for women who are planning to become pregnant and who have a known risk of having an affected child.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Folic acid&nbsp;contained in Folix may also be approved for the treatment of other diseases not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Folix 10 mg\/ml, oral drops, solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Folix 10 mg\/ml, oral drops, solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to&nbsp;folic acid&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have been diagnosed with&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;B&nbsp;<sub>12<\/sub>&nbsp;deficiency or&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;without a known cause<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Folix<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have cancer or a&nbsp;tumor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Folix 10 mg\/ml, oral drops, solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Folix may affect or be affected by certain medicines that contain the following active substances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;&nbsp;phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, primidone (used to&nbsp;treat epilepsy&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>chloramphenicol, cotrimoxazole (used to treat&nbsp;infections&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>sulfasalazine (used to&nbsp;treat ulcerative colitis,&nbsp;Crohn&#8217;s disease,&nbsp;or&nbsp;rheumatoid arthritis&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; methotrexate, pemetrexed (&nbsp;chemotherapy&nbsp;).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Folic acid&nbsp;can be used when you are pregnant and while breastfeeding.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Folix does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Folix 10 mg \/ ml, oral drops, solution contains excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Folix contains&nbsp;glycerol&nbsp;and propylene glycol.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glycerol&nbsp;can cause headaches, stomach upset, and diarrhea.&nbsp;Propylene glycol can cause symptoms similar to alcohol at very high&nbsp;doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Folix 10 mg\/ml, oral drops, solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drops should be swallowed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults (including the elderly)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To treat&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;caused by folic acid deficiency and to prevent folic acid deficiency which can be caused by certain medicines:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2-10 drops (1-5 mg) daily for 4 months.&nbsp;Dose&nbsp;one can be increased to a maximum of 30 drops (15 mg) daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For maintenance treatment, take 2 drops (1 mg) daily.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To prevent neural tube defects in unborn children for women planning to become pregnant and who have a known risk of having an affected child:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-10 drops (2-5 mg) daily for at least 3 months before conception and thereafter during the first three months of pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To prevent neural tube defects in unborn babies before and during pregnancy:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 drops (1 mg) daily for at least 4 weeks before conception and thereafter for the first 3 months of pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To treat folic acid deficiency during pregnancy:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2-10 drops (1-5 mg) daily until delivery.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use for children<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Folic acid deficiency<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-10 years: 1 drop (0.5 mg) daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10-18 years: 2 drops (1 mg) daily.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To treat&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;caused by folic acid deficiency:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children and adolescents 1-18 years: 10 drops (5 mg) daily for 4 months.&nbsp;The maintenance treatment is 10 drops (5 mg) every 7 days.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To treat&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;or condition with poor food intake:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children 1-12 years: 5-10 drops (2.5 -5 mg) once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children and adolescents 12-18 years: 10-20 drops (5-10 mg) once daily.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Folix 10 mg\/ml than you should Oral drops, solution&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Folix 10 mg\/ml, oral drops, solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose, take it as soon as you remember, but not if it is time for the next&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Never take two&nbsp;doses&nbsp;at the same time.&nbsp;Take the remaining&nbsp;doses&nbsp;at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist<strong>.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergic reactions (eg,&nbsp;itching, hives, rash).&nbsp;Anaphylactic reactions (including&nbsp;shock&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loss of appetite, nausea, distended abdomen, and flatulence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get&nbsp;any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;This also applies to side effects that are not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;directly (see details below).&nbsp;By reporting&nbsp;side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>752 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>www.lakemedelsverket.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Folix 10 mg\/ml, oral drops, solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton after EXP.&nbsp;before.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.&nbsp;The shelf life of broken packaging is 6 months.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is&nbsp;folic acid.&nbsp;1 ml (20 drops) contains 10 mg of&nbsp;folic acid<\/li><li>The other ingredients are:&nbsp;glycerol, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide (for&nbsp;pH&nbsp;adjustment), purified water<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Folix is \u200b\u200byellow to the orange, clear, odorless solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack size:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15 ml solution in a brown glass bottle with drip insert.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Erol AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>St.&nbsp;Johannesgatan 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>211 46 Malm\u00f6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel.&nbsp;040-688 09 69<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vianex SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12 Athens-Lamia National Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>144 51 Metamorphosis Attiki<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greece<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> folic acid<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2206,2200],"tags":[2524,2527,2526,2525,2541,2543,2544,2542,2212,2540],"class_list":["post-8986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-f","category-medicines","tag-folic-acid","tag-folic-acid-dose","tag-folic-acid-side-effects","tag-folic-acid-uses","tag-folix","tag-folix-dose","tag-folix-side-effects","tag-folix-use","tag-medicine","tag-vitamin-b"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8986"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8986\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9928,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8986\/revisions\/9928"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}