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Bookmark or Share- Folic Acid: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Warnings - Drugs.comFolic acid side effects are more likely to occur with higher dosages of folic acid (up to 15 mg/day) and include: nausea. loss of appetite. bloating or gas. stomach pain. bitter or unpleasant taste in your mouth. confusion or trouble concentrating. sleep problems. mood changes, such as depression or excitement.
- Folic Acid Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs.comSerious side effects of folic acid. Along with its needed effects, folic acid may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking folic acid: Rare side effects
- Folic acid: 7 things you should know - Drugs.comFolic acid belongs to the class of medicines known as vitamins. It is specifically a B vitamin. 2. Upsides. Used to treat megaloblastic anemias due to folic acid deficiency as seen in absorption disorders such as nontropical and tropical sprue. May treat anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood.
- L-methylfolate Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.comFolic acid is the man-made form of folate that is added to processed foods or vitamin and mineral supplements. Folate is needed in the human body for production of red blood cells. A lack (deficiency) of folate in the human body can be caused by certain diseases, by taking certain medications, or by not getting enough folate in your diet.
- Folic Acid Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments - Drugs.comUsual Pediatric Dose for Folic Acid Deficiency. Usual therapeutic dose: 1 mg daily, orally, intramuscularly, IV, or subcutaneously. Resistant cases may require larger doses. Maintenance dose: Infants: 0.1 mg daily. Children under 4 years: 0.3 mg daily. Children 4 years and older: 0.4 mg daily. Minimum dose: 0.1 mg daily.
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