General Information and Indications:
Folic acid is used to treat or prevent folic
acid deficiency. It is a B-complex vitamin needed by the body to manufacture
red blood cells. A deficiency of this vitamin causes certain types of anemia
(low red blood cell count).
Information For Users:
Folic acid comes in tablets. It is usually taken once a
day. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or
pharmacist If you have any questions. Take folic acid exactly as directed.
Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your
health care provider.
If you are taking folic acid to treat a deficiency, you probably will feel
better quickly, often within 24 hours. However, Do not discontinue taking
this drug until your doctor tells you to do so.
special precautions:
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have
allergy to folic acid or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially phenytoin (Dilantin) and vitamins.
Your doctor may tell you to eat more liver, foods prepared from dried yeast,
fruit, and fresh leafy green vegetables to increase the folic acid in your
diet.
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Though adverse effects of folic acid are not
common, they could occur. If you have any of the following symptoms, call
your doctor without delay:
o skin rash
o itching
o redness
o difficulty breathing
Brand Name(s):
o Folvite® |
