Folate

Overview

Blackmores Folate is a source of folic acid.

Helps to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly

Why use

• Prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida if taken daily for one month prior to conception and during the first trimester of pregnancy
• Convenient one-a-day dosage

The Blackmores difference

Blackmores Folate is a convenient dose of folic acid developed for women planning pregnancy who may not get adequate levels of folic acid in their diet.

Blackmores also has the following other products containing folic acid which may be more suitable depending on your needs:

If you are trying to conceive consider taking Blackmores Conceive Well Gold™ formulated for preconception care, it supplies nutrients that are important to support normal conception and pregnancy, including folic acid.

Once pregnant consider changing to Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold. This is a premium, comprehensive formulation which contains vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids beneficial for both mother and baby.

Dosage

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

Children under 12 years – Only as professionally prescribed.

Contraindications and cautions

• 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 read the label
• Follow the directions for use.
• Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate

Medicine interactions

This product may interfere with certain other medications you may be taking. Click here to learn more.

Physical description

A cream coloured, biconvex, round tablet