Indication
Maternal care for other specified conditions predominantly related to pregnancy
ICD11 code:
JA65.Y
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
Additional notes
nutritional supplement for use during pregnancy
Formulations
Oral > Solid:
60 mg iron + 400 µg tablet
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Adolescents and adults
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
The folic acid content of the ferrous salt + folic acid combination tablets was increased from 250 µg to 400 µg since evidence has shown that the 400 µg preparation was more effective in meeting the folate requirements of women of childbearing age, thereby reducing the incidence of neural tube defects.