Vitamin B9, which is also called folic acid, or folates, is an effective treatment for macrocytic anemia caused by folate deficiency, as in cases of anemia due to malnutrition or pregnancy or in infants or children. Once daily with meals. Contraindications: allergy to folic acid. Warnings: Folic acid alone is not sufficient to treat pernicious anemia and other types of macrocytic anemia involving vitamin B12 deficiency. Caution should be taken when giving folic acid to patients with folate-related tumors. The concentration of anticonvulsant drugs such as phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone in plasma may decrease with the presence of folic acid. Keep tightly closed and stored in a cool, dry place at a temperature below 25°C away from light. This medication should not be used after the expiration date printed on the package. Each tablet contains 5 mg of folic acid. Other ingredients: corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, cross-linked carboxymethyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, pure talc.