Description
Folic Acid Orally Disintegrating Tablets are fast-dissolving solid oral dosage forms containing folic acid (Vitamin B9) as the active pharmaceutical ingredient. These tablets are specifically designed to disintegrate rapidly on the tongue without the need for water, providing convenience for patients who have difficulty swallowing conventional tablets or capsules.
Each tablet delivers a precise dose of folic acid, which is essential for nucleotide biosynthesis, amino acid metabolism, and the formation of healthy red blood cells.
Mechanism of Action:
Folic acid acts as a coenzyme in single-carbon transfer reactions crucial for:
- DNA synthesis and repair
- Cell division and growth
- Formation and maturation of red blood cells (erythropoiesis)
It supports cellular functioning and hematopoiesis and helps prevent folate-deficiency anemia.
Indications:
Folic Acid Orally Disintegrating Tablets are indicated for:
- Prevention and treatment of folate deficiency
- Megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency
- Pregnancy and lactation to meet increased folate requirements and reduce the risk of neural tube defects
- Patients with poor oral intake or swallowing difficulties
- Chronic hemolytic states
- Alcohol dependence
- Malabsorption syndromes
- Adjunctive therapy in conditions requiring folate supplementation
