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Folic Acid

FDA Approved: December 23, 1971
Pharm Company: WATSON LABS
Category: Vitamins & Supplements

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Folic Acid Overview

Folic acid (also known as folate, vitamin M, vitamin B9,[3] vitamin Bc[4] (or folacin), pteroyl-L-glutamic acid, pteroyl-L-glutamate, and pteroylmonoglutamic acid[5]) are forms of the water-soluble vitamin B9. Folate is composed of the aromatic pteridine ring linked to para-aminobenzoic acid and one or more glutamate residues. Folic acid is itself not biologically active, but its biological importance is due to tetrahydrofolate and other derivatives after its conversion to dihydrofolic acid i...

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Details May Include Instructions, Side Effects, Interactions, Etc. Drug monograph is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GFDL (GNU Free Documentation License). Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folic Acid

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folic acid tablets i p 5mg folvite
i am below 50y ago women, if any problem in use folic acid tablets i p 5mg folvite deaily
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what time should be take the cherifer pgm effectively
best time to take the cherifer pgm ## Did your doctor provide any instructions? Cherifer PGM contains: Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) 200 mg, Zn (elemental) 15 mg, taurine 200 mg, vit A 2,756 iu, vit D 400 iu, thiamine HCl 1.95 mg, riboflavin 1.95 mg, niacinamide 35 mg, pyridoxine HCl 3 mg, cyanocobalamin 3 mcg, folic acid 250 mcg, vit C 100 mg, Fe 17 mg, Ca phosphate 150 mg, Mg oxide 7.5 mg and copper sulfate 1 mg. So it is a multivitamin supplement. Some people experience some nausea when taking it, so you may want to take it a little while before eating. Due to the energy boost that vitamins can also give, it is usually best to take it in the morning, rather than at night. ## how many times do i have to take cherifer pgm a day?? ## I dont know :) ## once a day only on other site ## i ...
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Metaspan Tablet is vitamin
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHETHER METASPAN TABLET IS VITAMIN NILIMA (IIG, PANVEL) ## Hi, Nilima! Yes, it is a nutritional supplement, it's listed as containing Folic Acid, Pyridoxine and Methylcobalamin, all of which are nutrients that are vital to our overall health. Is there anything else I can help with?
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folinext tab
is falic acid is helpful in getting pregnent and problem of unregular period can be solve with this medicine ## Hi, Gudi! How are you? Folic Acid is a nutrient that's essential to our health and a lack of it can contribute to fertility issues and during pregnancy, a large amount of it is needed to prevent some birth defects. However no, it will not help regulate an irregular menstrual cycle. Did your doctor make any other suggestions for that? Usually progesterone, or one of its synthetic counterparts are used to help with.
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obynal m multivitamins
obynal m ## This is a Prenatal vitamin, commonly given to women who are trying to become pregnant, are pregnant or have recently had a baby. They contain: Vit A 5,000 iu, vit B1 3 mg, vit B2 3 mg, vit B6 10 mg, vit B12 6 mcg, vit C 100 mg, vit D 200 iu, vit E 30 iu, niacinamide 20 mg, Ca pantothenate 6 mg, folic acid 250 mcg, Fe fumarate (equiv to elemental Fe 18.95 mg) 60 mg, Ca lactate 250 mg, iodine 150 mcg, Mg 5 mg, manganese 1 mg, copper 500 mcg, Zn 500 mcg and fluoride 500 mcg. They should be taken one daily, unless you doctor has instructed you otherwise. Do you have any questions? ## is it possible to take obynal m multivitamins and folic acid folart 5mg at the same time during pregnancy? ## Is it possible to take iberet-folic during pregnancy? ## yes of course, but ask your OB ...
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All 9
I would like to know "All 9" tablet for what reason. Its been prescribed to my pregnant wife ## I am pregnant and my doctor prescribed it for me also... she said i do have to take folic acid... but the content doesn't show folic acid in it.... i am confused..... ## All 9 has L Methyl folate, which is active form of Folic acid. It is for pregnancy as prescribed by your doctor. ## I can't find any information on this. Bhargavi, does it have any other ingredients, or us it just a Folic Acid supplement? ## it contains mecobalamine 1500mcg and prescribe for neuropathic pain most frequently affecting lower limbs during course of pregnancy. ## is all 9 for men? ## Namaste Doctor Sahab, I am a pregnent lady of 15 weeks. Please tell me what is the difference between Tablet - ALL9...
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nurokind plus medicine
tell me the effects, side effects, uses, dosage of this drug ## Nurokind Plus is a multivitamin used to treat diabetic neuropathy and other cardiovascular diseases. It contains: Folic acid 1.5 mg Alpha lipoic acid 100 mg Methylcobalamin 1.5 mg (a form of vitamin B-12) Vitamin B1 10 mg Vitamin B6 3 mg Vitamin B is likely safe when taken as directed. It is advisable to consult with a physician who is aware of your medical history before starting a regimen of this. Several conditions may be aggravated by vitamin B-12, including high (polycythemia vera) or abnormal (megaloblastic anemia) red blood cells, as well as Leber’s disease. I hope this helps. You may also find the article about to be of use... ## My wife is pregnant and she got a very severe ache in her leg. Doctor prescribed...
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Nerve Up Od Tablets subtitute
Hi I'd like to know a North American alternate to Nereve Up OD. Thanks ## Nervup-OD is just a nutritional supplement that contains Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), alpha lipoic acid, folic acid and pyridoxine (vitamin B6). All of these are available over the counter in the U.S. in most vitamin shops, drug stores and grocery stores, you'd just need to look for something that contains the same ingredients. You can also ask a pharmacist for assistance. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks for the reply. It was really helpful.
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Livogen [Red colour tablet] For What Use
Sir, this is Ravi Vishal i consulted a doctor after having a blood test. I was informed that heamoglobin level is low in my blood and the same has to be increased. I have been advised to take livogen, bentadon. folic acid tablets. Jus i want to know what way these tablets help me and i need to know since iam a pure vegetarian suggest me some particular vegetables which will make me strong. Thank You.
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Folic Acid Tablets
FOL g1 a day is sufficient for pregnant woman.
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Folic Acid
  • Injection: 5mg/ml
  • Tablet: 1mg, 1mg + 2.5mg + 25mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

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