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Indications/Uses

Folic Acid is used in the treatment and prevention of the folate deficiency state. As a prophylactic in instances in which the folic acid requirement is increased, especially during pregnancy, to prevent and reduce incidence of neural tube defects. Used in the treatment of megaloblastic anemias which may result from malabsorption syndromes such as sprue, idiopathic steatorrhea, celiac disease, intestinal reticulosis, regional jejunitis, jejunal diverticulosis, blind loop syndrome, and gastroenterostomy. Folic acid is also indicated for chronic hemolytic anemia, exfoliative skin disease, gingivitis, anorectic cancer, cervical dysplasia and cardiovascular disease.

Folicard Indications/Uses

folic acid

Manufacturer:

Gruppo Medica

Distributor:

Zuellig

Marketer:

Metropolitan Pharmaceutical Products, Inc.