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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Folic Acid  Folic Acid has 5 Side Effects total
5 are Life Threatening
0 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Folic Acid |
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Folic acid is the man-made form of folate. Folate is a B-vitamin naturally found in some foods. It is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells. L-methylfolate and levomefolate are names for the active form of folic acid.
Folic acid supplements are used to treat or prevent low folate levels. Low folate levels can lead to certain types of anemia. Conditions that can cause low folate levels include poor diet, pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, certain stomach/intestinal problems, kidney dialysis, among others. Women of childbearing age should receive adequate amounts of folic acid either through their diet or supplements to prevent infant spinal cord birth defects.
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Folic Acid has 5 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Folic Acid Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Folic Acid Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Folic Acid Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Folic Acid Critical Seriousness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Folic Acid |
Folic Acid has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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Folic Acid Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Folic Acid has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Folic Acid has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Folic Acid has interactions of moderate seriousness with 30 drug(s).
Folic Acid has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Folic Acid has 1 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Folic Acid.
Folic Acid Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Contraindication Warnings 
No Disease Contraindications is a contraindication of Folic Acid. |
Folic Acid has 5 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Folic Acid 1 Mg Tab
Folic Acid 20 Mg Cap
Folic Acid 400 Mcg Tab
Folic Acid 5 Mg/Ml Injection
Folic Acid 800 Mcg Tab
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Folic Acid - Symptoms of overdose may include
mental/mood changes.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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