Generic equivalent of FOLIC ACID
3 SKUs available · Available to order · NABP accredited · DSCSA compliant
Folic acid is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug FOLIC ACID. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Folic acid through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Folic acid is effective in the treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid (as may be seen in tropical or nontropical sprue) and in anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood.
WARNINGS Administration of folic acid alone is improper therapy for pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias in which vitamin B 12 is deficient.
ADVERSE REACTIONS 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. One patient experienced symptoms suggesting anaphylaxis following injection of the drug. Gastrointestinal side effects, including anorexia…
Drug Interactions There is evidence that the anticonvulsant action of phenytoin is antagonized by folic acid. A patient whose epilepsy is completely controlled by phenytoin may require increased doses to prevent convulsions if folic acid is given. Folate deficiency may result from increased loss of folate, as in renal dialysis and/or interference with metabolism (e.g., folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate); the administration of anticonvulsants, such as diphenylhydantoin, primidone, and b…
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 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). Doses greater than 0.1 mg should not be used unless anemia due to vitamin B 12 deficiency has been ruled out or is being adequately treated with a cobalamin. Daily doses grea…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| FOLIC ACID 1 MG 100 TAB | 2-Day |
| FOLIC ACID 1MG 1,000TABLETS | 2-Day |
| FOLIC ACID 1MG 1000 TAB | 2-Day |
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