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Folic acid

Vitamins / Vitamins and their derivatives

Also known as: Folate

Oral Uses

  • Folic acid deficiency anemia RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid helps to overcome folic acid deficiency. Take 1.5-2.0 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High homocysteine RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid helps to overcome folic acid deficiency; reduces homocysteine. Take 1-3 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Neural tube defects prevention RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid is used for prevention. Take 1-4 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses before and during pregnancy. May be used by pregnant women.

  • Pregnancy support RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid helps to prevent miscarriage; used for prevention. Take 0.4-1.0 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses before and during pregnancy.

  • Breast cancer prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid reduces breast cancer risk, specially if alcohol consumption is present. Take 3-6 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cervical dysplasia RatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid helps to overcome folic acid deficiency; used for prevention and treatment. Take 2-4 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months. If taking oral contraceptives take 10 mg of folic acid daily for treatment.

  • Colon cancer prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid reduces colon cancer risk, specially if alcohol consumption is present or you are on ulcerative colitis medication. Take 3-6 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antiabortive RatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid is an antiabortive; helps to prevent miscarriage. Take 0.6-1.2 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Folic acid is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 1-3 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antidepressant RatingRatingRating

    Folic acid is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 0.6-1.2 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antidiarrheic RatingRatingRating

    Folic acid is an antidiarrheic; alleviates bacteria related diarrhea. Take 5-10 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, when you have diarrhea. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Increasing drug effectiveness RatingRatingRating

    Folic acid helps to increase drug effectiveness. Take 1-3 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Hypotensive RatingRating

    Folic acid is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 1-3 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Nutritive RatingRating

    Folic acid is a nutritional support. Take 1-3 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Gingivitis RatingRatingRatingRating

    Folic acid reduces gum inflammation and gum bleeding; accelerates tissue healing. Use folic acid 0.1-0.2% water solution as a mouthwash 2-3 times daily, for many months. May be used by pregnant women.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Folic acid is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply folic acid containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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