Folic Acid

Folic Acid Information

Folic acid is also known as vitamin B9 or folate. It is a naturally occurring substance that is important for the formation of red and white blood cells. Folic acid is one of the few nutrients known to prevent neural tube birth defects. Folic acid is present in foods such as dried beans, peas, lentils, oranges, whole-wheat products, liver, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and spinach.

Folic Acid Indications

Folic acid is used to treat folic acid deficiency and megaloblastic anemia caused by folic acid deficiency. It can be taken either by oral or by inject process. Folic acid may also be used for other purposes not mentioned here.

Folic Acid Warnings

Do not take Folic acid to treat an undiagnosed anemia. Folic acid may hide the symptoms of Pernicious Anemia, leading to neurologic damage.

Folic acid belongs in the FDA pregnancy category A. This implies that it is safe to take Folic acid if you are pregnant. The fact is that an increased amount of Folic acid is needed during pregnancy to reduce the risk of a Folic deficiency to occur. Have a discussion with your doctor if you are to take Folic acid during pregnancy. Folic acid is also safe to use during breast-feeding. Still, have a discussion with your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Folic Acid Intake Guidelines

Follow the prescription of your doctor if you are taking Folic acid. You may also ask your pharmacist or nurse about things you do not understand. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Folic acid is usually taken daily but still follow your doctor’s prescription. Sometimes it is necessary to take Folic acid by injection.

Folic Acid Dosage

Obtain the dosage from your doctor. Dosage may vary from person to person.

Folic Acid Overdose

Symptoms of Folic acid overdose are not known but a Folic acid overdose may likely to threaten life. Call an emergency room or poison control left for advice immediately if you suspect an overdose.

Folic Acid Missed Dose

Immediately take the missed dose as soon as you remember but if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and take the subsequent dose according to schedule. It is important to remember not to take a double dose of this medication.

Folic Acid Side Effects

Severe side effects of this product may include the following:

• Difficulty in breathing
• Closing of throat
• Swelling of lips, tongue, face, or hives
• Fast or irregular breathing
• Fever
• Joint pain
• Fast pulse
• Lightheadedness or fainting

Stop taking this product if you experience any of these side effects and immediately inform your doctor.

Less severe side effects of this product may include the following:

• Nausea
• Decrease appetite
• Abdominal distention
• Flatulence
• Bitter or bad taste
• Insomnia
• Difficulty in concentrating
• Narrowing of air passage
• Hot sensation and redness of face
• Skin rash
• Hypersensitivity reactions

Other side effects may also occur other than the above mentioned. Inform your doctor if you feel anything unusual.

Folic Acid Drug Reactions

Folic deficiency may occur if you take Folic acid with the following drugs:

• Methotrexate
• Trimethoprim
• Pyrimethamine

Some drugs can interfere with the absorption of the Folic acid in the body such as the following:

• Oral contraceptives
• Alcohol
• Cholestyramine
• Barbiturates
• Diphenylhydantoin
• Sulfasalazine
• Anti-acids

The following drugs may decrease the effect of Folic acid:

• Alcohol
• Cholestyramine
• Barbiturates
• Analgesics
• Anticonvulsants
• Cortisones
• Methotrexate
• Oral contraceptives
• Pyrimethamine
• Quinine
• Sulfasalazine or other sulfa drugs
• Trimethoprim
• Trimterene.

Folic acid decreases the effect of the following drugs:

• Anticonvulsants
• Phenytoin
• pyrimethamine

Chloramphenicol and chronic alcohol consumption can produce a folic acid deficiency. Tobacco decreases the absorption of folic acid. Other drugs not mentioned here may also react with Folic acid so it is better if you inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

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