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Folic acid |
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Folic acid is a substance that occurs naturally, holding importance for red and white cell formation. Folic acid can be found in whole-wheat products and other food such as: peas, liver, spinach, broccoli, and beets. When used as a form of medication, Folic acid treats megaloblastic anemia and acid deficiency resulted from folic acid deficiency in individual patients. This drug shouldn’t be taken in treating an undiagnosed form of anemia. If you are considering on becoming pregnant you should know that, Folic acid is a part of the FDA pregnancy category A group, meaning it is safe in pregnant women. It is also safe to take folic acid during periods of breast feeding. This medication should be taken directly as prescribed by your physician, with a full glass of water usually on a daily basis. If you miss your dosage, you should take it as soon as you can remember. Certain situations may require you to administer folic acid in an injection form. There are usually no side effects that can result from folic acid, however if you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction, face, tongue, and lip swelling, you should stop this medication and go to an emergency room immediately. In patients using large doses of folic acid, the following symptoms were present: abdominal distention, nausea, insomnia, appetite loss, flatulence, bad taste, and concentration difficulty. If you are taking Dilantin, you should be aware that large doses of folic acid can interact with the effectiveness of the drug. If you suspect symptoms of overdose, contact your doctor right away. Overdosing with folic acid is not likely to be a life threatening situation. You should store this medication in a safe container far away from children. For full prescribing information on folic acid, consult with your pharmacist or doctor. This drug should only be taken under your doctor’s supervison.
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Drugs and Medicine > F
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| Date Submitted |
27-Oct-2005
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