Folcid 5 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Folic acid |
| Company | Pharmik laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Folcid 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), used in erythropoiesis, nucleic acids synthesis, amino acid interconversion, tRNA methylation, and homocysteine remethylation via methionine synthetase with vitamin B12 as a cofactor.
Dosage & Administration
- Adults:
- Initially: 5 mg daily for 4 months
- Maintenance: 5 mg 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 the drug
Side Effects
Well-tolerated, possible gastrointestinal disturbances, rare hypersensitivity reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
No special precautions known
Precautions & Warnings
Use with caution in patients with folate dependent tumours, not to be given alone for undiagnosed megaloblastic anaemia, perform a cobalamin absorption test in elderly before long term use
Therapeutic Class
Megaloblastic Anemia, Vitamin-B preparations
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from light, and keep out of the reach of children