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Blackmores I-Folic™ 150 Pack

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A combination of iodine and folic acid, both important preconception & pregnancy nutrients.

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A combination of iodine and folic acid, both important preconception & pregnancy nutrients.

    Product Description:

    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.

    This medicine may not be right for you. Read the warnings below before purchase. Follow directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change talk to your health professional.

    Why use:

    • Provides iodine for the development of baby’s brain, visual, motor skills & hearing
    • Provides a daily dose of 500 microgram of folic acid that may reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain &/or spinal cord such as spina bifida if taken daily for 1 month prior to conception and during pregnancy

    Dosage:

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

    Active Ingredients:

    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 its active form. Folic acid is found in fresh green leafy vegetables, broccoli, mushrooms, legumes, nuts and fortified cereals.

    Warnings:

    • 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