This tablet is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of Folic Acid and Zinc deficiencies.

This tablet is a special preparation of Folic Acid and Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate. Zinc is an essential trace element required for human nutrition and is involved in a number of body enzyme systems. Severe Zinc deficiency causes skin lesions, alopecia, diarrhoea, increased susceptibility to infections, cognitive impairment, etc. Folic Acid is a member of the B-vitamins group. It is reduced in the body to tetrahydrofolate, which is the coenzyme for various metabolic processes including the synthesis of purine and pyrimidine nucleotides, and hence the synthesis of DNA. It is also involved in some amino acid conversions. Deficiency of Folic Acid may cause megaloblastic anaemia, which develops when the dietary intake is inadequate, as in malnutrition, from malabsorption, from increased utilization as in pregnancy or conditions such as haemolytic anaemia, and as a result of administration of folate antagonists.

Orally, 1 tablet daily or as directed by the physician.

A large amount of calcium decreases the absorption of zinc. In the case of Folic Acid, no drug interactions have been reported.

Zinc is contraindicated in patients having hypersensitivity to zinc. Folic Acid is contraindicated in untreated cobalamin deficiency.

Folic acid and zinc are well-tolerated at the recommended dose. Occasionally, gastrointestinal disturbances like abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, fever, and respiratory distress may occur.

Recommended during pregnancy and lactation.

Zinc sulfate is corrosive in overdose. Symptoms include corrosion and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and stomach.

Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Store at a temperature below 30°C, protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.