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Folic Acid Injection Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Folic acid 5mg/mL; soln for IV, IM or SC inj; contains benzyl alcohol and aluminum.
Pharmacological Class
Hematinic.
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How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Folic Acid Injection Indications
Indications
Megaloblastic anemias of folic acid deficiency. Anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy or childhood.
Folic Acid Injection 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 Injection Contraindications
Not Applicable
Folic Acid Injection Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Folic Acid Injection 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 Injection Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Folic Acid Injection Interactions
Interactions
May antagonize phenytoin. False low serum and red cell folate levels may occur with antibiotics (eg. tetracycline).
Folic Acid Injection Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Allergic sensitization.
Folic Acid Injection Clinical Trials
See Literature
Folic Acid Injection Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand names Folicet (tabs); Folvite (tabs, inj).
Folic Acid Injection Patient Counseling
See Literature
