Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral Capsule – 1 capsule Frequency: once daily |
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Age: Adult Condition: More severe cases |
Dose: Oral Capsule – 2 capsules Frequency: once daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Megaloblastic anemias due to folic acid deficiency Age: Birth to 23 months |
Dose: By mouth – 0.1 mg Frequency: Once daily |
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Indication: Megaloblastic anemias due to folic acid deficiency Age: 2 years to less than 4 years |
Dose: By mouth – Up to 0.3 mg Frequency: Once daily |
Administration
- Best on empty stomach
- May take with food if needed
Side Effect
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Epigastric pain
- Dark stools
- Vomiting
- Hemosiderosis (during long-term administration of large amounts)
- Urine discoloration
- Dental stain by some formulations
- Heartburn
- Bronchospasm
- Erythema
- Malaise
- Pruritus
- Rash
- Slight flushing
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Antacids
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May decrease absorption of carbonyl iron
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Antiepileptics, Oral contraceptives, Anti-TB Drugs (Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, Pyrazinamide), Alcohol, Aminopterin, Methotrexate, Pyrimethamine, Trimethoprim, Sulphonamides
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May result in decrease in serum folate concentrations
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children.
Data Sources
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