Westward 248 Pill — YELLOW ROUND, 6mm — Folic Acid
| Imprint | Westward / 248 |
|---|---|
| Colour | YELLOW |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Size | 6 |
| Strength | FOLIC ACID 1 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Manufacturer | State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy |
| NDC | 53808-0250 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | FOLIC ACID[FOLIC ACID] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "Westward 248" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Folic Acid
Uses and warnings
No boxed warning. Key warning: "administration of folic acid alone is improper therapy for pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias in which vitamin B12 is deficient" - doses above 0.1 mg daily may correct the blood picture while neurologic damage from B12 deficiency continues to progress, so B12 deficiency must be excluded before treating with folic acid alone. The label also notes folic acid may antagonize phenytoin's anticonvulsant action.
Folic acid is effective in the treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid (as may be seen in tropical or nontropical sprue) and in anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood.
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "Westward 248".
- • Confirm the colour (YELLOW) and shape (ROUND).
- • Compare the size (6) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 3d205ce1-db62-4a8b-931b-ec5d43dceacb.xml