Folic Acid 5 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Folic acid |
| Company | Amico laboratories ltd |
Title
Folic Acid Tablets
Categories
- Vitamins
- Medicine
- Supplements
Description
Folic acid tablets for the treatment of folic acid deficiency, megaloblastic anemia, anemias of nutritional origins, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood.
Indications
- Folic Acid deficiency
- Megaloblastic anemia
- Anemias of nutritional origins, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood
Pharmacology
Folic acid is converted to tetrahydrofolic acid and methyltetrahydrofolate by dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR). It is needed to maintain normal erythropoiesis, synthesize purine and thymidylate nucleic acids, interconvert amino acids, methylate tRNA, and generate and use formate.
DosageAndAdministration
- Adults:
- 5 mg daily for 4 months
- 5 mg maintenance every 1-7 days
- Children:
- Up to 1 year: 500 mcg/kg daily
- Over 1 year: Same as adult dose
Interaction
None reported
Contraindications
Previous intolerance to folic acid
SideEffects
- Gastro-intestinal disturbances
- Rare hypersensitivity reactions
PregnancyAndLactation
No special precautions known
PrecautionsAndWarnings
Use with caution in patients with folate dependent tumors. Do not use alone or with inadequate amounts of vitamin B12 for undiagnosed megaloblastic anemia.
TherapeuticClass
Drugs for Megaloblastic Anemia, Vitamin-B preparations
StorageConditions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children