| DRUG | SUPPLIED | DOSE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOLIC ACID (Paeds) Mechanism of action: Water soluble B vitamin (B9) supplement Ref: 44, 259, 664, 665 Last update: 2022-07-02 |
tablet: 1 mg, 5 mg injection: 5 mg/mL (10 mL) oral liquid (BCCH): 1 mg/mL |
FOLIC ACID DEFICIENCY: Infant/Child/Adolescent: Initial: 0.5-1 mg PO/IV/IM/SC daily for 3-4 weeks, until laboratory evidence of hematologic recovery Maintenance: Infant: 0.1 mg/day PO/IV/IM/SC < 4 yrs old: up to 0.3 mg/day PO/IV/IM/SC > 4 yrs old: 0.4 mg/day PO/IV/IM/SC Note: Multivitamin containing 0.2 mg folic acid may be adequate for maintenance. Adult: 1-5 mg PO daily 1 mg PO daily |
Will not prevent neurologic abnormalities due to vitamin B 12 deficiency, although the hematological effects may be masked. IV form can be given orally. Standard Prescription: Infants: folic acid__mcg PO/IV/IM/SC Q__H (__mcg/kg/dose) >1 yr old: folic acid__mcg PO/IV/IM/SC Q__H (__mcg/24hr) |