Prenatal Vitamins
Important
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About
Vitamins & Minerals
Regulatory Classification
Rx
Unit of Measure
BOX OF 100'S
Pharmacologic Category
Hematinic
Contents & Formulation
Each capsule contains: Folic Acid 5 mg
Indications and Usage
Treatment and prevention of folate deficiency states. Treatment of megaloblastic anemia due to deficiency of folic acid as seen in sprue, anemias of nutritional origin in pregnancy, infancy or childhood.
Dosage & Administration
Initially, 5 mg daily for 4 months. Maintenance: 5 mg every 1-7 days depending on underlying disease. Children >1 year: Adult dose. Up to 1 year: 500 mcg/kg daily.
