Folic Acid

Other Vitamins · Folic acid

Indications

Megaloblastic and macrocytic anaemia due to folic acid deficiency, dietary supplement to prevent neural tube defects.

Dosage

Adults: 5 mg daily for 4 mth. Maintenance: 5 mg every 1 to 7 days depending on underlying disease. Children: Under 1 yr: 0.5 mg/kg/daily. Over 1 yr: same as adult.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Controlled studies shown no risk. Lactation: May be used in breast feeding. Contraindications: Megaloblastic anaemia due to Vit B.12 deficiency.

Brands with this active ingredient

• Anefol
• Cebrin
• Cybela
• Deefol
• F.S. Syp
• Fanim-5
• Fefol Spansule
• Femorate
• Ferfate
• Ferfolic
• Ferrol Plus
• Ferrosil
• Ferrous Sulphate
• Ferrous Sulphate
• Ferrous Sulphate

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