Foltx (Folacin, Cyanocobalamin & Pyridoxine) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Foltx Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Foltx Overview

Foltx (folacin, cyanocobalamin & pyridoxine) is used to treat hyperhomocysteinemia, with particular emphasis for individuals with or at risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease in the coronary, peripheral, or cerebral vessels, or vitamin B12 deficiency. It is a combination of vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and folic acid. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, drowsiness, flushing, and numbness/tingling.

The usual adult dose of Foltx is one to two tablets daily or as directed by a physician. Foltx may interact with altretamine, cisplatin, levodopa (when used without carbidopa), folic acid antagonist (e.g., methotrexate), hydantoins (e.g., phenytoin, diphenylhydantoin), pyrimethamine, or other vitamin/nutritional supplements. Tell your doctor all medications or supplements you are taking. Foltx should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Foltx (folacin, cyanocobalamin & pyridoxine) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Foltx Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

FOLTX (folacin, cyanocobalamin & pyridoxine) tablets are indicated for the distinct nutritional requirements of individuals under a physician's treatment for hyperhomocysteinemia; with particular emphasis for individuals with or at risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease in the coronary¹, peripheral², or cerebral³ vessels, or vitamin B₁₂ deficiency⁴.

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What is Foltx Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Foltx Consumer Information: Uses

This combination of vitamins provides vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and folic acid to people who do not have enough of these vitamins for good health.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. If stomach upset occurs, it may help to take this product with food.

Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time each day. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

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