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Folic Acid Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Folic acid 1mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Hematinic.
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How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Folic Acid Indications
Indications
Megaloblastic anemias of folic acid deficiency. Anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy or childhood.
Folic Acid Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
Usual dose: up to 1mg daily; may need higher dose if resistant disease. Maintenance: infants: 0.1mg/day; <4yrs: 0.3mg/day; ≥4yrs: 0.4mg/day. Pregnant or lactating: 0.8mg/day. Alcoholism, hemolytic anemia, anticonvulsant therapy or chronic infection: may require higher dose.
Folic Acid Contraindications
Not Applicable
Folic Acid Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Folic Acid Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Use injectable form if disease is severe or GI absorption impaired. Rule out or treat vitamin B12 deficiency prior to treatment. May obscure diagnosis of pernicious anemia. Pregnancy (Cat. A).
Folic Acid Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Folic Acid Interactions
Interactions
May antagonize phenytoin. False low serum and red cell folate levels may occur with antibiotics (eg. tetracycline).
Folic Acid Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Allergic sensitization.
Folic Acid Clinical Trials
See Literature
Folic Acid Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand names Folicet (tabs); Folvite (tabs, inj).
Folic Acid Patient Counseling
See Literature
