Folic Acid Injection (5 mg)

Each vial of Folic Acid Injection contains folic acid 5 mg in water for injections to 1 mL. Sodium hydroxide / hydrochloric acid is added to adjust pH.

Indication:
For the treatment of megaloblastic anaemia, where this has been shown to be due to folic acid deficiency either due to inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption or increased utilisation, including pregnancy and lactation, haemolytic anaemia, hyperthyroidism, exfoliative dermatitis and chronic infection. For prophylaxis during pregnancy and lactation.