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Vitamin DAlso: Folcyteine✓ FDA-verified
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Folcyteine™ is a multivitamin that provides essential vitamins, particularly folic acid, which helps treat certain types of anemia caused by a lack of this vitamin, often seen in various life stages like pregnancy and childhood. It works by supplying the body with the nutrients it needs to produce healthy red blood cells. You should take one caplet daily, or as your doctor advises, but it's not recommended for children under 12. Be cautious if you have allergies to any ingredients in the product, as this could cause serious reactions. Additionally, if you have conditions like hypercalcemia or issues with absorbing nutrients, you should avoid taking this medication.

Uses

  • Vitamin supplement for men and women.
  • Treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to folic acid deficiency.
  • Anemias of nutritional origin.
  • Anemias during pregnancy.
  • Anemias in infancy or childhood.

Dosage

One (1) Folcyteine™ caplet daily or as directed by a physician.
Do not administer to children under the age of 12.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

Side effects

Serious

Allergic reactions after taking folic acidSerious adverse events may occurCall your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems.
  • Inform your doctor if you have thyroid disease.
  • Use as directed during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
  • Folic acid alone is not proper therapy for pernicious anemia.
  • High doses may obscure pernicious anemia diagnosis.
  • Consider other medical conditions and medications.

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).