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Folic Acid uses

is a vitamin, prescribed for anemia due to vitamin C deficiency.

Folic Acid indications

Folic Acid is a vitamin, prescribed for anemia due to vitamin C deficiency. It helps the body make healthy new cells.

Folic Acid contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Folic Acid dosage

Dose is based on patient's condition.

Folic Acid usage

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Folic Acid precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of long-term infection, seizure disorder, liver problems and kidney dialysis.

Folic Acid side effects

Skin rash, itching, redness and difficulty in breathing.

Folic Acid warning

Avoid excess dosage.

Folic Acid storage conditions

Store it at room temperature and away from direct sunlight (15-30°C).
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Compare prices at online shops


StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
1 mg100 $28.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
5 mg100 $27.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 mg100 $28.40Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
5 mg84 $21.84Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
1 mg300 $60.87Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
1 mg100 $12.00USA
NoStrengthProvided90 $78.27USA
NoStrengthProvided100 $86.41USA


Select the most affordable brand or generic drug


StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
5 mg x 300's $4.41
B-9 5mg TAB / 300 $4.41
B-9 tab 5 mg x 30's $0.64Juggat
5 mg10 Tablet$0.21
60 ms10 Tablet$0.14
Bacil 1000 lacs Tablet $0.01
Bacil 5 mg Tablet $0.02
5 mg10 Tablet$0.17
D Fol 5 mg Tablet $0.02
5 mg10 Tablet$0.22
Eurofer 30's $7.20
5 mg10 Tablet$0.15
FA 5 mg Tablet $0.02
FA 5 mg Palas Pharma Tablet $0.02
FA tab 5 mg x 10's $0.26Radicura
5 mg x 200's $5.18
Fa 5mg TAB / 200 $5.18
5 mg10 Tablet$0.09
Facitab 5 mg Tablet $0.01
FACITAB tab 5 mg x 10's $0.09KAPL
5 mg x 100's $0.92
Facitab 5mg TAB / 100 $0.92
5 mg250 Tablet$0.45
Folacid 5 mg Tablet $0.00
Foldivit 5 mg Tablet $0.01
5 mg x 10's $0.11
FOLDIVIT tab 5 mg x 10's $0.11Cadila (Genstar)
Foldivit 5mg TAB / 10 $0.11
5 mg10 Tablet$0.11
Foldivit 5 mg Tablet $0.01
5 mg x 10's $0.11
FOLDIVIT tab 5 mg x 10's $0.11Cadila (Genstar)
Foldivit 5mg TAB / 10 $0.11
10 mg30 Tablet$0.98
Folica OD 10 mg Tablet $0.03
Folicare 5 mg Tablet $0.01
5 mg x 10's $0.14
FOLICARE tab 5 mg x 10's $0.14Medico HC
Folicare 5mg TAB / 10 $0.14
Folimax 5 mg Tablet $0.01
Folimax tab 5 mg 100's $12.30JRalph Pharma
Folimet 5 mg Tablet $0.02
5 mg10 Tablet$0.18
Folix 5 mg Tablet $0.01
Folix 5 mg Merril Pharma Tablet $0.02
5 mg x 10's $0.18
FOLIX tab 5 mg x 10's $0.18Plus India
Folix 5mg TAB / 10 $0.18
5 mg10 Tablet$0.18
Folwin 50+10+1.5 Tablet $0.01
Folwin 5 mg Tablet $0.02
10 's $0.56
GLOBAC-PM tab 10's $0.56Zydus (Alidac)
30 's $2.08
MUMFER chewable tab 10's $0.83Glenmark (G&G)
5 mg10 Tablet$0.14
Neofol 5 mg Tablet $0.01
400 mcg90 $26.82Canada, UK
10 's $0.50
PREFER tab 10's $0.50Centaur
Prefer Folic acid 350 mcg, iron (III)hydroxide polymaltose complex100 mg. TAB / 10 $0.50
10 mg10 Tablet$0.24
5 mg10 Tablet$0.20
Slafolic 5 mg Tablet $0.02
5 mg10 Tablet$0.11
Vacfol 5 mg Tablet $0.01
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References

  1. Dailymed."Ascorbic acid; biotin; cyanocobalamin; dexpanthenol; ergocalciferol; folic acid; niacinamide; phytonadione; pyridoxine hydrochloride; riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium; thiamine hydrochloride; vitamin a; vitamin e: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  2. "Folic acid". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  3. "Folic acid". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0015... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Folic Acid - Frequently asked Questions

Can Folic Acid be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Can Folic Acid be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Folic Acid be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Folic Acid, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Folic Acid. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

Patient reports

Patient reported useful

No survey data has been collected yet


One patient reported side effects

Does the Folic Acid Have Any Side Effects?
Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about It has side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Folic Acid. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Folic Acid.
Patients%
It has side effects1
100.0%


One patient reported price estimates

Do you think The Price of Folic Acid is Worth It?
Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Folic Acid medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
Patients%
Expensive1
100.0%


Five patients reported frequency of use

How often should I take Folic Acid?
According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Folic Acid should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients%
Once in a day4
80.0%
4 times in a day1
20.0%


Two patients reported doses

What is the specific doses you have used?
Folic Acid May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients%
51-100mg1
50.0%
1-5mg1
50.0%


One patient reported time for results

How long will I use Folic Acid before I begin to notice the effect?
According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 week and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Folic Acid. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Folic Acid kindly click here
Patients%
1 week1
100.0%


Patient reported administration

No survey data has been collected yet


Two patients reported age

Patients%
46-601
50.0%
> 601
50.0%


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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology