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For the treatment of folate-deficiency megaloblastic anemia: Adults: Given orally in doses of 5 mg daily for 4 months.
For children up to 1 year old: 500 micrograms/Kg once daily.
For prophylaxis of megaloblastic anemia in children on dialysis: 1 month to 12 months of age: 250 micrograms/Kg once daily.
Children 1 year and above: 5 to 10 mg daily.
For prophylaxis of megaloblastic anemia of pregnancy: 200 micrograms to 500 micrograms daily.
Women of child-bearing potential: 400 micrograms daily.
Or as prescribed by the physician.
Missed dose: If the patient misses a dose, just take the next dose and the subsequent doses at the usual recommended schedule, i.e., once or twice a day.
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