Monograph Details
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Hematology
> Anemias
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Folic acid injection |
| Manufacturer |
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Various generic manufacturers |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Hematinic. |
| Generic Name |
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Folic acid 5mg/mL; soln for IV, IM or SC inj; contains benzyl alcohol and aluminum. |
| Also |
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• Folic acid
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| Indications |
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Megaloblastic anemias of folic acid deficiency. Anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy or childhood. |
| Adults and Children |
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Usual dose: up to 1mg daily; may need higher dose if resistant disease. Maintenance: infants: 0.1mg/day; <4yrs: 0.3mg/day; ≥4yrs: 0.4mg/day. Pregnant or lactating: 0.8mg/day. Alcoholism, hemolytic anemia, anticonvulsant therapy or chronic infection: may require higher dose. |
| Precautions |
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Use injectable form if disease is severe or GI absorption impaired. Rule out or treat vitamin B12 deficiency prior to treatment. May obscure diagnosis of pernicious anemia. Pregnancy (Cat. A). |
| Interactions |
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May antagonize phenytoin. False low serum and red cell folate levels may occur with antibiotics (eg. tetracycline). |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Allergic sensitization. |
| How Supplied |
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Contact supplier. |
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