Folic acid

Oral administration is preferred. Although most patients with malabsorption cannot absorb food folates, they are able to absorb folic acid given orally. Parenteral administration is not advocated but may be necessary in some individuals (e.g., patients receiving parenteral or enteral alimentation).

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Folic acid is contraindicated in patients who have shown previous intolerance to the drug.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

WARNING Administration of folic acid alone is improper therapy for pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias in which vitamin B 12 is deficient.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid. Folic acid is relatively nontoxic in man. Rare instances of allergic responses to folic acid preparations have been reported and have included erythema, skin rash, itching, general malaise, and respiratory difficulty due to bronchospasm.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from light and moisture.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.