Available compositions:
Usage: Folate supplementation and treatment or prevention of folate deficiency when indicated.
Category: Generic Drugs and Medicine
Therapeutic Category: Vitamin Supplement / Hematinic
SKU: Folic Acid Tablets
Categories: Contract Manufacturer, Formulations Exporter India, Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Company India, Pharmaceutical Exporter India, Pharmaceutical Formulations India, Tablets Manufacturer, WHO GMP Certified Formulations
Folic Acid Tablets is listed in our pharmaceutical product portfolio for business-to-business enquiries. Product-specific formulation details, available strengths, dosage form, pack configuration and supply terms should be confirmed against the current product specification before ordering.
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Manufactured by: Healthy Life Pharma Pvt. Ltd. (WHO-GMP Certified)
Exported by: Healthy Inc (Star Export House)
Healthy Life Pharma Pvt. Ltd. manufactures Folic Acid Tablets in India. Folic acid (Vitamin B9) is required for DNA synthesis and healthy red blood cell formation. Adequate folate intake before conception and during early pregnancy reduces the risk of neural tube defects. These products include 400 mcg and 5 mg single-ingredient tablets, plus a separately identified folic acid and niacinamide combination.
| Product Variant | Composition per Tablet | Dosage Form | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folic Acid Tablets IP 400 mcg | Folic Acid IP 400 mcg | Uncoated | IP |
| Folic Acid Tablets IP 5 mg | Folic Acid IP 5 mg | Uncoated | IP |
| Folic Acid with Niacinamide Tablets | Folic Acid IP 1.5 mg + Niacinamide IP 10 mg | Uncoated | IP |
| Folic Acid Tablets BP 5 mg | Folic Acid BP 5 mg | Uncoated | BP |
1 mg Folic Acid is mentioned in the supplied description but no corresponding 1 mg composition was provided; availability requires confirmation.
Manufacturing low-dose folic acid tablets requires validated mixing and tablet-content uniformity controls. Appropriate processing and protective packaging help manage sensitivity to light and moisture. The specific manufacturing method, tablet colour and packaging are determined by the approved formulation rather than assumed for all variants.
Identity, assay, dosage uniformity, disintegration or dissolution as applicable, related substances and stability are assessed against the registered IP or BP specifications. Exact assay limits, release targets and shelf life must be supported by product-specific records.
Folic acid is converted to active folate cofactors involved in nucleotide synthesis and red blood cell production. It is used to prevent or treat folate deficiency and to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken at the appropriate time around conception. Folate-deficiency megaloblastic anaemia should be distinguished from vitamin B12 deficiency.
Important distinction: Folic acid is not the same medicine as folinic acid (leucovorin), which is used in specific methotrexate rescue protocols. Folic acid may be prescribed alongside low-dose methotrexate in certain conditions, but it must not be substituted for leucovorin rescue.
Product-specific dossiers, certificates of analysis and relevant export documentation may be available subject to market requirements. The composition, pharmacopoeial standard, packaging and shelf life must match the registered presentation.
Who manufactures Folic Acid Tablets?
Healthy Life Pharma Pvt. Ltd., India.
When should folic acid be started before pregnancy?
For people planning pregnancy, supplementation is generally recommended before conception and through early pregnancy, according to local clinical guidance.
Is 5 mg the standard dose for everyone?
No. The 5 mg strength is typically reserved for specific clinical indications or higher-risk situations under medical supervision.
Can folic acid mask vitamin B12 deficiency?
Folic acid may improve anaemia while neurological complications of untreated B12 deficiency continue; appropriate evaluation is important.
The commonly recommended preventive dose around conception for many adults is 400 mcg daily, but individual needs vary. Higher-dose folic acid, including 5 mg, is used only for particular indications and should follow clinician or public-health guidance. Take according to the approved product label. The niacinamide combination is a separate product and should not be assumed equivalent to folic-acid-only tablets.
Store according to the approved pack label and protect from excessive heat, light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.