Folicard Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Folic acid

Indications/Uses

Treatment & prevention of folate deficiency. Prophylaxis (prevention & reduction of incidences) of neural tube defects during pregnancy. Megaloblastic anemias. Chronic hemolytic anemia, exfoliative skin disease, gingivitis, anorectic cancer, cervical dysplasia & CV diseases.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 cap once daily.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Not to be given alone or in conjunction w/ inadequate amount of vit B₁₂ for megaloblastic anemia. Patients w/ folate-dependent tumors.

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Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances.

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Drug Interactions

Anticonvulsants, OCs, anti-TB drugs, alcohol, folic acid antagonists including aminopterin, MTX, pyrimethamine, trimethoprim & sulfonamides.

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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

Folicard cap 5 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Folicard

folic acid

Manufacturer:

Gruppo Medica

Distributor:

Zuellig

Marketer:

Metropolitan Pharmaceutical Products, Inc.