Folic Acid is essential for the healthy growth and development of your baby. Reduces the risk of brain and spinal cord birth defects.

Features and benefits

• Contains folic acid which is essential for the healthy growth and development of your baby.
• Supports healthy development of baby's nervous system
• Supports healthy red blood cells It is best taken one month before conception and throughout the pregnancy as many woman planning pregnancy may not obtain adequate levels of folic acid in their diet. It may take approx 4 cups of cooked green beans each day to obtain the equivalent 300ug of folic acid through diet alone.

How it works A convenient dose of folic acid developed for women planning pregnancy who want extra support to ensure they're getting optimal levels of folic acid - espcially prior to conception and during the first trimester, which is a critical time for the development of baby's nervous system.

Folic Acid supplements should be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet. Folic Acid is a B vitamin and is found naturally in leafy vegetable, citrus fruits, whole wheat bread, yeasts, liver and legumes.

Dosage Adults - One tablet daily with main meal, or as professionally prescribed.

Cautions If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect you should seek specific medical advice before using this product. Always read the label. Use only as directed.

Side Effects None clinically significant noted in the literature at the recommended dosage.

Active Ingredients Per Tablet Folic acid 500ug

Medicine Interactions Co-trimoxazole, sulphasalazine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone and methotrexate may decrease the efficacy of folic acid supplements

90 Tablets