Pregnancy & preconception

Blackmores I-Folic™ is a convenient one-a day dose of folic acid and iodine, in a small, easy to swallow tablet.

One bottle will provide you with a 5-month supply of these two essential nutrients.

Potassium iodide (iodine 150 microgram): 196.2 microgram

Iodine is an essential trace element and is an integral part of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine, required for normal growth and metabolism. An adequate intake of iodine is particularly important for pregnant and breastfeeding women when infants are entirely dependent on their mother's intake of iodine for normal growth and brain development. Foods containing iodine include seawater fish, shellfish, seaweeds and iodised salt.

Folic acid: 500 microgram

A water-soluble B group vitamin, folate is involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA and the activation of vitamin B12 into it's active form. Folic acid is found in fresh green leafy vegetables, broccoli, mushrooms, legumes, nuts and fortified cereals.

Dosage

Adults – Take 1 tablet a day with a meal, or as professionally prescribed

• Always read the label
• Follow the directions for use
• Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate
• Advise your doctor of any medicine you take during pregnancy, particular in your first trimester
• Do not exceed the stated dose except on medical advice. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect/spina bifida, seek specific medical advice
• Always talk to your health professional before taking multiple products for pregnancy
• Not to be taken with Blackmores Conceive Well Gold, Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold, Blackmores Folate, or other folic acid containing supplements
• If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use
• Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional

Blackmores Folate is a source of folic acid. It helps to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida and/or anencephaly if taken daily for one month prior to conception and during the first trimester of pregnancy. Folates assists in healthy red blood cell production, while supporting general health and wellbeing.

Folic acid: 500 microgram

A water-soluble B group vitamin, folate is involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA and the activation of vitamin B12 into it's active form. Folic acid is found in fresh green leafy vegetables, broccoli, mushrooms, legumes, nuts and fortified cereals.

Dosage

Adults – Take 1 tablet a day with a meal, or as professionally prescribed

Children under 18 years – Only as professionally prescribed

• Always read the label
• Follow the directions for use.
• Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate
• iContains soya bean products
• Do not exceed the stated dose of folic acid except on medical advice. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect you should seek specific medical advice
• Not to be taken with Blackmores Conceive Well Gold, Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold, Blackmores I-Folic, or other folic acid containing supplements
• Always talk to your health professional before taking multiple products for pregnancy
• If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use
• Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional