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Folic Acid

Folic acid is a B vitamin. It helps the body make healthy new cells. Everyone needs folic acid. For women who may get pregnant, it is really important. Getting enough folic acid before and during pregnancy can prevent major birth defects of her baby's brain or spine.

Foods with folic acid in them include:

  • Leafy green vegetables
  • Fruits
  • Dried beans, peas, and nuts
  • Enriched breads, cereals and other grain products

If you don't get enough folic acid from the foods you eat, you can also take it as a dietary supplement.

NIH: National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements

Folic Acid FDA Approved Drugs

ALIMTA [Pemetrexed DisodiumC20H19N5O62Na]
RX
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eq 100mg base/vial (iv (infusion) injectable)
eq 500mg base/vial (iv (infusion) injectable)
LillySep 7, 2007
  • Pretreatment of patients with vitamin b12 and folic acid prior to pemetrexed disodium administration.
  • Use of pemetrexed with prior and/or repeated vitamin b12 and folic acid administration.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

FOLIC ACID [Folic AcidC19H19N7O6]
RX
-
1mg (oral tablet)
5mg/ml (injection injectable)
Aiping Pharm IncJul 12, 2013
Amneal PharmJul 21, 2005
Cadila Pharms LtdJan 27, 2014
Hikma Pharms LlcApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
Invagen PharmsJun 9, 2009
Leading Pharma LlcJan 12, 2009
Nuvo Pharm IncJul 28, 2015
VintageJun 4, 2010
Watson LabsApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
Fresenius Kabi UsaFeb 18, 1986
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

INFUVITE ADULT [Alpha-tocopherol Acetate : Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CholecalciferolC27H44O : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH : Riboflavin 5'-phosphate Sodium; Thiamine Hydrochloride; Vitamin A Palmitate; Vitamin K]
RX
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2 iu/ml : 40mg/ml : 12mcg/ml : 40 iu/ml : 1mcg/ml : 3mg/ml : 120mcg/ml : 8mg/ml : 1.2mg/ml : 0.72mg/ml : 1.2mg/ml : 660 iu/ml : 0.03mg/ml (injection injectable)
2 iu/ml : 40mg/ml : 12mcg/ml : 40 iu/ml : 1mcg/ml : 3mg/ml : 120mcg/ml : 8mg/ml : 1.2mg/ml : 0.72mg/ml : 1.2mg/ml : 660 iu/ml : 30mcg/ml (iv (infusion) injectable)
Sandoz IncMay 18, 2000
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

INFUVITE PEDIATRIC [Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CholecalciferolC27H44O : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : PyridoxineC8H11NO3 : RiboflavinC17H20N4O6 : Thiamine; Tocopherol Acetate; Vitamin A; Vitamin K]
RX
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80mg/vial : 0.02mg/vial : 400 iu/vial : 0.001mg/vial : 5mg/vial : 0.14mg/vial : 17mg/vial : 1mg/vial : 1.4mg/vial : 1.2mg/vial : 7 iu/vial : 2,300 iu/vial : 0.2mg/vial (iv (infusion) injectable)
Sandoz IncFeb 21, 2001
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

INFUVITE PEDIATRIC (PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE) [Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CholecalciferolC27H44O : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : PyridoxineC8H11NO3 : RiboflavinC17H20N4O6 : Thiamine; Tocopherol Acetate; Vitamin A; Vitamin K]
RX
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80mg/vial : 0.02mg/vial : 400 iu/vial : 0.001mg/vial : 5mg/vial : 0.14mg/vial : 17mg/vial : 1mg/vial : 1.4mg/vial : 1.2mg/vial : 7 iu/vial : 2,300 iu/vial : 0.2mg/vial (iv (infusion) injectable)
Sandoz IncJan 29, 2004
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

M.V.I. ADULT [Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : ErgocalciferolC28H44O : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH : Riboflavin 5'-phosphate SodiumC17H20N4O9PNa2H2O : Thiamine Hydrochloride; Vitamin A; Vitamin E; Vitamin K]
RX
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200mg/vial : 0.06mg/vial : 0.005mg/vial : 15mg/vial : 0.005mg/vial : 0.6mg/vial : 40mg/vial : 6mg/vial : 3.6mg/vial : 6mg/vial : 1mg/vial : 10mg/vial : 0.15mg/vial (iv (infusion) injectable)
HospiraJan 30, 2004
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

M.V.I. ADULT (PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE) [Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : ErgocalciferolC28H44O : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH : Riboflavin 5'-phosphate SodiumC17H20N4O9PNa2H2O : Thiamine Hydrochloride; Vitamin A; Vitamin E; Vitamin K]
RX
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200mg/5ml : 0.06mg/5ml : 0.005mg/5ml : 15mg/5ml : 0.005mg/5ml : 0.6mg/5ml : 40mg/5ml : 6mg/5ml : 3.6mg/5ml : 6mg/5ml : 1mg/5ml : 10mg/5ml : 0.15mg/5ml (iv (infusion) injectable)
HospiraFeb 18, 2004
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

M.V.I. PEDIATRIC [Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : ErgocalciferolC28H44O : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : Phytonadione : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH : Riboflavin 5'-phosphate Sodium; Thiamine Hydrochloride; Vitamin A; Vitamin E]
RX
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80mg/vial : 0.02mg/vial : 0.001mg/vial : 5mg/vial : 0.01mg/vial : 0.14mg/vial : 17mg/vial : 0.2mg/vial : 1mg/vial : 1.4mg/vial : eq 1.2mg base/vial : 0.7mg/vial : 7mg/vial (iv (infusion) for solution)
HospiraSep 21, 2000
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

M.V.I.-12 (WITHOUT VITAMIN K) [Ascorbic AcidC6H8O6 : BiotinC10H16N2O3S : CyanocobalaminC62H88N13O14PCNCo : DexpanthenolC9H19NO4 : ErgocalciferolC28H44O : Folic AcidC19H19N7O6 : NiacinamideC6H6N2O : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH : Riboflavin 5'-phosphate SodiumC17H20N4O9PNa2H2O : Thiamine Hydrochloride; Vitamin A; Vitamin E]
RX
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20mg/ml : 0.006mg/ml : 0.05mcg/ml : 1.5mg/ml : 0.0005mg/ml : 0.06mg/ml : 4mg/ml : 0.6mg/ml : 0.36mg/ml : 0.6mg/ml : 0.1mg/ml : 1mg/ml (injection injectable)
HospiraSep 9, 2004
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.