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May 27, 2012

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What is anemia?

Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less than normal. The normal level of hemoglobin is generally different in males and females. For men, anemia is typically defined as hemoglobin level of less than 13.5 gram/100 ml and in women as hemoglobin of less than 12.0 gram/100 ml. These definitions may vary slightly depending on the source and the laboratory reference used.

What causes anemia?

Any process that can disrupt the normal life span of a red blood cell may cause anemia. Normal life span of a red blood cell is typically around 120 days. Red blood cells are made in the bone marrow.

Anemia is caused essentially through two basic pathways. Anemia is caused by either:

a decrease in production of red blood cells or hemoglobin, or
an increase in loss or destruction of red blood cells.

A more common classification of anemia (low hemo...

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Folvite Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

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Folvite Overview

Folvite (folic acid) is used to treat or prevent low folate levels, which can lead to certain types of anemia or birth defects. Conditions that can cause low folate levels include poor diet, pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, certain stomach/intestinal problems, or kidney dialysis. Folvite is a synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin. Folvite usually has very few side effects. If you have any unusual effects from taking this product, tell your doctor. If you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, or trouble breathing, seek medical help immediately.

The dose of Folvite for both adults and children is up to 1 mg daily. Resistant cases may require larger doses. Folvite generally doe not interact with other medications, but use caution if taking other folic acid supplements, or pyrimethamine. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you are taking. Folvite is safe to take during pregnancy when used as directed. Certain spinal cord birth defects may be prevented by taking adequate amounts of folic acid during pregnancy. Folic acid passes into breast milk but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Folvite Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

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

Folvite Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Folic acid is effective in the treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid as may be seen in tropical or non-tropical sprue, in anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood.

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What is Folvite 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.

Folvite Consumer Information: Uses

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 foli...

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