Folda Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Folic acid

Indications/Uses

Treatment of folate-deficient megaloblastic anaemia. Prevention of anaemia in chronic haemolytic states or in kidney dialysis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & elderly Treatment of folate-deficient anaemia Initially 1 tab daily for 4 mth or until signs of RBC formation have been obtained. Max 3 tab in poor absorption cases. Maintenance: 1 tab every 1-7 days depending on the underlying disease. Prevention of anaemia in chronic haemolytic states or in kidney dialysis 1 tab daily or wkly, depending on the diet & rate of RBC breakup.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Untreated vit B₁₂ deficiency (eg, in certain anaemias & lifelong vegetarians); pernicious anaemia; cancerous disease.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ coronary stent; epilepsy; folate-dependent tumour; intolerance to some sugars; patients undergoing haemodialysis due to kidney failure. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Adverse Reactions

Rare: Stomach & intestinal problems. Allergic reaction.

Drug Interactions

Potential interaction w/ fluorouracil; antibiotics (eg, trimethoprim & sulphonamides); indigestion remedies (edible clay & antacids containing Al or Mg); Zn-containing prep eg, vit or food supplements; cholestyramine; sulfasalazine; triamterene; antiepileptics eg, phenytoin, phenobarb, primidone, Na valproate, carbamazepine, barbiturate; MTX; lithium; aspirin; alcohol; anaesth.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics

ATC Classification

B03BB01 - folic acid ; Belongs to the class of folic acid and derivatives. Used in the treatment of anemia.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Folda tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

300's

Folda

folic acid

Manufacturer:

Dalim Biotech

Distributor:

SB Pharma