Indications

Treatment of Anemia due to folic acid deficiency

Contraindication

Undiagnosed megaloblastic anaemia; pernicious, aplastic or normocytic anaemias.

Special Precautions

Treatment resistance may occur in patients with depressed haematopoiesis, alcoholism, deficiencies of other vitamins. Neonates.

Side Effects

GI disturbances, hypersensitivity reactions; bronchospasm.

Drug Interactions

Antiepileptics, oral contraceptives, anti-TB drugs, alcohol, aminopterin, methotrexate, pyrimethamine, trimethoprim and sulphonamides may result to decrease in serum folate contrations. Decreases serum phenytoin concentrations.

Route of Administration

Oral

Dosage

As directed by the physician