Foltrate
Foltrate is a brand-name folic acid supplement used to treat or prevent folate deficiency. Folate is an essential B vitamin (B9) that plays a crucial role in cell division, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation. This medication is commonly prescribed during pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects in developing babies and may be used to treat certain types of anemia caused by low folate levels.
Foltrate is a brand-name folic acid supplement used to treat folate deficiency and support healthy cell production, particularly during pregnancy.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 542042
- Generic
- Foltrate
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment and prevention of folate deficiency, folic acid deficiency anemia, and supplementation during pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. May also be used in patients with malabsorption syndromes or those taking medications that deplete folate levels.
Foltrate provides folic acid, a synthetic form of folate (vitamin B9). After absorption, folic acid is converted to its active form, tetrahydrofolate, which is essential for DNA synthesis, amino acid metabolism, and the formation of healthy red blood cells.
May interact with certain antiepileptic drugs and methotrexate. Folate supplementation can mask vitamin B12 deficiency, so B12 levels should be monitored. Do not exceed recommended dosage without medical supervision. Some formulations contain inactive ingredients that may cause allergic reactions.
Official drug label
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