Folic Acid FDA Link Generic

A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia.

Also Known As:

Vitamin M; Folacin; Folate; Folic Acid, (D)-Isomer; Folic Acid, (DL)-Isomer; Folic Acid, Calcium Salt (1:1); Folic Acid, Monopotassium Salt; Folic Acid, Monosodium Salt; Folic Acid, Potassium Salt; Folic Acid, Sodium Salt; Folvite; Vitamin B9; B9, Vitamin; Pteroylglutamic Acid; L-Glutamic acid, N- (4- (((2- amino- 1,4- dihydro- 4- oxo- 6- pteridinyl)methyl)amino)benzoyl)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Hematinics
Vitamin B Complex

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Pteridines: 147
      - Pterins: 160
        Folic Acid: 19425

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)