folic acid

Uses• folic acid deficiency
• alcoholism
• megaloblastic anemia
Contraindications,
drug interactions
or cautions
Contraindications
• sensitivity
Drug interactions
• phenytoin
Adverse Effects (common and severe)• allergic sensitization
Instructions and dose
(initial; typical)
1mg once daily
Monitoring• electrolytes
Source of Suggestion
WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
(Added on August, 2015)