Folic Acid
Essential for DNA synthesis and red blood cell production.
Dosage by Body Weight
Dose varies from 0.1 mg to 1 mg per day depending on the degree of deficiency.
- Body Weight
- Any weight
- Dose
- 0.1 mg to 0.5 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Commonly combined with Iron for nutritional anemia.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any weight | 0.1 mg to 0.5 mg | Once daily | Commonly combined with Iron for nutritional anemia. |
Formulation
TabletSyrup
Purpose
Vitamin B9 supplement used for anemia and to prevent neural tube defects.
Generic Name
Folic Acid
Branded Drug Names
Folic Acid is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
- Folvite
- Fol-5
Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.