VitaminsX
Folic Acid 400µg Tablets
Folic Acid is a member of the B group of vitamins and is used in the body for the production of nucleic acids and DNA. It helps in the utilisation of sugar, amino acids and the division of body cells.
Stocked by 78 shops in 40 localities.
Description
What Are Folic Acid Tablets For?
- Folic acid is known as folate a form of the B group vitamins.
- Very important for the formation of red blood cells
- Folate is required during the period of infancy or pregnancy for the rapid cell division.
- Important nutrient to help protect against anaemia at all age.
- Folate is also involved in the synthesis; repair and functioning of DNA
Who Are Folic Acid Tablets For?
- Women who are trying to conceive or are already in their first trimester
- Women who suffer from heart problems.
- Those who have low red blood cell count
When Should I Take Folic Acid Tablets?
With regard to pregnancy, Folic Acid tablets should be taken from when methods of contraception are no longer being used right through until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy.
Nutritional information
Each Folic Acid tablet contains (average):
| Nutrient | Amount | %NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Folacin (Folic Acid) | 400µg | 200 |
Ingredients
Bulking Agent (di-Calcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose), Stabiliser (Crosslinked Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose), Anti-caking Agent (Veg. Magnesium Stearate), Folic Acid.
Recommended daily intake
Adults and children over 12 years of age, one tablet daily. Do not exceed recommended daily intake unless advised by a suitably qualified person. ** Free From Yeast, Gluten, Wheat, Soya, Dairy, Sugar, Salt, Artificial Colours, Preservatives & Flavourings ** The Government's Chief Medical Officer advises that all women planning a pregnancy should take a 400?g Folic Acid supplement daily from start of trying to conceive until the 12th week of pregnancy. ** Food Supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.
Where to buy
Stocked by 78 shops in 40 localities. Stock varies — please call ahead before travelling.
Balzan
1 shop
Balzan Pharmacy
70, Triq San Frangisk
Birgu
1 shop
Milia's Pharmacy
73, Triq il Kottonera
Birkirkara
9 shops
Brown's Pharmacy
32, Triq Fleur-De-Lys · BKR 9060
Good Earth Smart
Triq in-Naxxar · BKR 9042
Herba Pharmacy
183, Triq il-Kbira · BKR 2100
Holy Cross Pharmacy
38, Triq il-Kbira · BKR 2103
Kaizen For Better Living
2, Triq Mons. Alfredo Mifsud · BKR 1131
Medica Pharmacy
354, Triq in-Naxxar
Naomi & Co
21, Triq Mannarinu
Pharmaplus
123, Triq Ganu · BKR 1104
St. Bartholomew
230, Triq Fleur De Lys
Birżebbuġa
1 shop
Martins Pharmacy
182, Triq Birzebbuga · BBG 1509
Dingli
1 shop
Spizerija Carmen
1, Triq Misrah Suffara
Fgura
1 shop
Fgura Pharmacy
Triq San Tumas · FGR 1608
Gudja
1 shop
Brown's Pharmacy
6, Triq San Ciru
Ħamrun
3 shops
Brown's Pharmacy
706, Triq il-Kbira San Guzepp · HMR 1014
Naturally Healthy Store
Triq il-Kbira San Guzepp · HMR 1012
Thomas Pharmacy
796, Triq il-Kbira San Guzepp · HMR 1016
Iklin
1 shop
Mehriez Pharmacy
Triq Giovanni Curmi · IKL 1070
Isla
1 shop
San Filippu Pharmacy
155, Triq il Vitorja · ISL 1163
Kalkara
1 shop
Brown's Pharmacy
Ix-Xatt
Luqa
1 shop
Central Pharmacy
Triq San Guzepp · LQA 1630
Marsaskala
2 shops
Milia's Pharmacy
Triq il Qalet · MSK 3317
St. Anne Pharmacy
Triq il-Qaliet · MSK 3313
Mellieħa
4 shops
Brown's Pharmacy
Triq il-Kbira
Brown's Village Pharmacy
Triq il-Kbira · MLH 2315
Perfect Look Health & Beauty
Triq Gorg Borg Olivier · MLH 1024
Remedies Pharmacy
Triq Gorg Borg Olivier · MLH 1020
Mġarr
1 shop
Mgarr Pharmacy
Triq Vitale · MGR 1362
Mosta
2 shops
Shanti
Triq il-Kungress Ewkaristiku · MST 9033
St. Mary Pharmacy
14, Pjazza Tar-Rotunda
Msida
1 shop
Regional Pharmacy
Triq E.H Furse · MSD 1620
Naxxar
4 shops
Brown's Pharmacy
Triq San Pawl · NXR4016
Pill Box Pharmacy
5, Triq il-Bjad · NXR 3561
Provita
Vjal il-Wiehed U Ghoxrin ta' Settembru · NXR 1017
Reeds Pharmacy
191, Vjal il 21 ta' Settembru
Paola
3 shops
Brown's Pharmacy Paola Hill
45, Telghet Rahal Gdid · PLA 1708
Brown's Pharmacy Paola Square
64, Pjazza Antione De Paule · PLA 1267
Santa Monica Pharmacy
157, Triq Santa Monika · PLA 1229
Pembroke
2 shops
Pembroke Pharmacy
87, Triq Giuseppe Malfeggiani
San Giorgio Pharmacy
25, Manwel Buhagiar Street · PBK 1400
Pietà
1 shop
Brown's Pharmacy
Triq Qrajten · PTA 1201
Qormi
2 shops
Brown's Pharmacy
276, Triq il-Vitorja · QRM 2503
Drug Shop Dispensary
Vjal De La Cruz · QRM 2458
San Ġiljan
4 shops
Good Earth
29, Pjazza Balluta
Melita Pharmacy
72, Triq San Gorg, Paceville
Merhba Pharmacy
Triq Lapsi
Potters Chemist
43, Triq il Wilga
San Ġwann
2 shops
Lourdes Pharmacy
Triq in Naxxar · SGN 9030
Medical Plaza
Triq Tal-Balal · SGN 9018
San Pawl il-Baħar
2 shops
El Medina Pharmacy
Triq il Maskli, Qawra
St. Simon Pharmacy
Dawret il-Gzejjer, Bugibba · SBP 2502
Santa Venera
1 shop
Fatima Pharmacy
44, Triq iz Zonqor · SVR 1800
Siġġiewi
1 shop
Remedies Pharmacy
Triq il-Parrocca
Sliema
7 shops
Brown's Pharmacy
Tigne Point · TP 01
Casa Natura
117, Triq il-Kbira · SLM 1548
Edward's Pharmacy
115, Triq Manwel Dimech · SLM 1055
Normans Pharmacy
Triq il-Kbira · SLM 1548
Stella Maris Pharmacy
Triq Milner · SLM 1727
Victor Pharmacy
9, Triq it-Torri · SLM 1609
Wales Pharmacy
183, Triq Manwel Dimech · SLM 1051
Swieqi
2 shops
Jv's Pharmacy
8, Swieqi Road · SWQ 3410
Penny Lane Pharmacy
20, Triq is-Sejjieh · SWQ 3013
Ta' Xbiex
1 shop
Remedies Pharmacy
49A, Abate Rigord Street · XBX 1120
Tarxien
1 shop
Sonren Pharmacy
28, Triq iz Zejtun · TXN 2472
Valletta
3 shops
Chemimart
20, Triq ir-Repubblika
Collis Williams
Triq ir-Repubblika · VLT 1110
New British Dispensary
109, Triq San Gwann · VLT 1169
Xgħajra
1 shop
San Elija Pharmacy
277, Jane House · XJR 1010
Żabbar
1 shop
Nutrition Empire Health Shop
Triq Bajada · ZBR 3011
Żebbuġ
3 shops
Brown's Pharmacy
47, Vjal il-Helsien · ZBG 2072
Hal Mula Pharmacy
Triq Dun Salv Ciappara · ZBG 2467
Plaza Pharmacy
86, Triq il Kbira · ZBG 1307
Żejtun
1 shop
Health Junction
Triq Alfredo Cachia Zammit · ZTN 1485
Żurrieq
1 shop
Milia's Pharmacy
42, Vjal il Blue Grotto · ZRQ 4018
Ta' Kerċem
1 shop · Gozo
Sokkors Pharmacy
Pjazza San Girgor
Ta' Sannat
1 shop · Gozo
Pisani Pharmacy
Triq Sannat · SNT 9021
Victoria
1 shop · Gozo
Palms Pharmacy
2, Triq il-Palma
Please note
- EC Nutrient Reference Value Not Yet Established
