Folavit Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Folic acid

Indications/Uses

Foetal growth, maintenance of health. Folic acid deficiency, supplement in pregnancy & lactation, increased requirements of folic acid.

Dosage/Direction for Use

400-500 mcg daily. Folic acid deficiency Initially 0.25-1 mg daily. Maintenance: 0.25 mg daily, 0.8 mg daily in pregnancy & lactation. Supplement for pregnancy 0.1-1 mg daily. Increased requirements of folic acid 0.5-1 mg daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Long-term administration in patients w/ nontreated cobalamin deficiency.

Special Precautions

Do not give as single therapy in pernicious anemia & vit B₁₂ deficiencies.

MIMS Class

Vitamin B-Complex / with C

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

Folavit tab 1000 mcg

Packing/Price

25 × 4's (Rp200,000/boks)

Form

Folavit tab 400 mcg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp95,000/boks)

Folavit

folic acid

Manufacturer:

Sanbe