Folacid Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Folic acid

Indications/Uses

Treatment & prevention of folate deficiency state. Prevention of neural tube defects in offspring.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Folate-deficient megaloblastic anemia 5 mg daily for 4 mth, up to 15 mg daily in malabsorption states. Prophylaxis of megaloblastic anemia in pregnancy 0.2-0.5 mg, up to 1 mg daily. Prevention of neural tube defects 4-5 mg daily before pregnancy & continued through 1st trimester.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

As monotherapy or in conjunction w/ inadequate amounts of vit B₁₂ for the treatment of undiagnosed megaloblastic anemia.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Rarely, GI disturbances & hypersensitivity reactions.

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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

Folacid cap 5 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Folacid

folic acid

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

Solvang