Folic acid
Sold as Folic acid gulf, Folic acid, Norstan folic acid
Combination product
This product contains more than one active ingredient, so it has no single molecular structure.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 3
- Registrations
- 3
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Drug Company (Pty) Ltd | Folic acid gulf | 5 | A400592 | Not determined | None |
| Pharmacare limited û woodmead | Folic acid | Not stated | H0837 | Not determined | None |
| Hoechst Marion Roussel LtdCancelled | Norstan folic acid | Not stated | H2509 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folic acid 5 gulf EACH TABLET CONTAINS FOLIC ACID 5,0 mg FOLIC ACID 5,0 mg | 5 | A400592A40/22.2/0592 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Folic acid EACH TABLET CONTAINS FOLIC ACID A 5,0 mg | Not listed | H0837 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Norstan folic acid EACH TABLET CONTAINS FOLIC ACID A 5 mg | Not listed | H2509 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
Listings for this ingredient that could not be applied to this product
S1: Folic acid
- in oral preparations or mixtures containing more than 500 µg of Folic Acid per recommended daily dose alone or in combination with other active pharmaceutical ingredients. (S0)
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, lines 484 to 485
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
SAHPRA has not published a professional information or patient information leaflet for this product.