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
Purpose
Vitamin B9 supplement used for anemia and to prevent neural tube defects.
Generic Name
Folic AcidBranded Drug Names
Folic Acid is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.
Alternatives
Safety Advice
Alcohol
CAUTIONFolic Acid: Alcohol may worsen dehydration, stomach upset, or interfere with nutritional recovery. Avoid or limit alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBEDFolic Acid: Generally safe in pregnancy when used at recommended doses or as prescribed. Avoid excessive supplementation.
Breast Feeding
SAFEFolic Acid: Generally compatible with breastfeeding when used at recommended doses. Ask a healthcare provider before high-dose use.
Driving
SAFEFolic Acid: Usually does not affect driving. Avoid driving only if you feel unwell, dizzy, or weak from the underlying condition.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBEDFolic Acid: Usually safe at recommended doses, but high-dose or fat-soluble vitamin use should be medically supervised in liver disease.
Kidney
CAUTIONFolic Acid: Kidney disease may require avoiding or adjusting minerals and electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, or phosphate.