Folate 5 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Folic acid |
Company | Ad din pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Folate deficiency
- Megaloblastic anemia
- Anemias of nutritional origins, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood
Pharmacology
Folic acid is converted to tetrahydrofolic acid and methyltetrahydrofolate, which are needed to maintain normal erythropoiesis, synthesize purine and thymidylate nucleic acids, interconvert amino acids, methylate tRNA, and generate and use formate
Dosage & Administration
- Adults:
- Initially: 5 mg daily for 4 months
- Maintenance: 5 mg every 1-7 days depending on the underlying disease
- Children:
- Up to 1 year: 500 mcg/kg daily
- Over 1 year: Same as adult dose
Interaction
None reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with previous intolerance to the drug
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal disturbances
- Rare hypersensitivity reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
No special precautions are known
Precautions & Warnings
Use with caution in patients with folate dependent tumours. Should never be given alone or in conjunction with inadequate amounts of vitamin B12 for the treatment of undiagnosed megaloblastic anaemia
Therapeutic Class
Drugs for Megaloblastic Anemia, Vitamin-B preparations
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children