Foliage Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Folic acid

Indications/Uses

Megaloblastic anemia due to deficiency of folic acid as seen in sprue, anemias of nutritional origin in pregnancy, infant or childn.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Megaloblastic anemia 5 mg daily for 4 mth, may be increased to 15 mg daily in malabsorption states. Chronic hemolytic states 5 mg every 1-7 days. Prophylaxis of megaloblastic anemia in pregnancy 0.2-0.5 mg daily. Prevention of neural tube defect 4 or 5 mg daily starting before pregnancy & continued through the 1st trimester. Women of childbearing potential 0.4 mg daily.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Vit B₁₂ deficiency in patients w/ undiagnosed megaloblastic anemia.

Special Precautions

Folate-dependent tumors.

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Adverse Reactions

Rarely, GI disturbances.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics

ATC Classification

B03BB01 - folic acid ; Belongs to the class of folic acid and derivatives. Used in the treatment of anemia.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Foliage cap 5 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P721/pack)

Foliage

folic acid

Manufacturer:

Terramedic

Distributor:

Metro Drug