pharmacopeia

Folate

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Boxed warning

Tell your doctor if you have: kidney problems, thyroid disease. This medication should be used as directed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Consult your doctor. Administration of folate alone is improper therapy for pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias in which vitamin B12 is deficient. Precautions Folate in doses above 0.1 mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia, in that hematologic remission can occur while neurological manifestations remain progressive. There is a potential danger in administering folate to patients with undiagnosed anemia, since folate may obscure the diagnosis of pernicious anemia by alleviating the hematologic manifestations of the disease while allowing the neurologic complications to progress. This may result in severe nervous system damage before the correct diagnosis is made. The patient’s medical conditions and consumption of other drugs, herbs, and/or supplements should be considered.

Indications

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  • For the dietary management of menopausal symptoms and the support of overall health during the menopausal phase.ICD-10: N95.1

Contraindications

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  • This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Menatrol™ Capsules are contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia, malabsorption syndrome, abnormal sensitivity to the toxic effects of vitamin D, and hypervitaminosis D.contraindicated

Dosage & administration

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Take one (1) capsule daily or as directed by a licensed healthcare practitioner.

Adverse reactions

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Possible side effects may include gastrointestinal upset. If any side effects persist or worsen, discontinue use and consult a physician.

Use in specific populations

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Pregnancy and Lactation: Not recommended for use during pregnancy or lactation without consulting with a licensed healthcare practitioner.

Overdosage

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In case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
7 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Abasia114%
  2. 2Acute Kidney Injury114%
  3. 3Adenocarcinoma Of Colon114%
  4. 4Anaemia114%
  5. 5Arrhythmia114%
  6. 6Asthenia114%
  7. 7Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia114%
  8. 8Chest Discomfort114%
  9. 9Cystitis114%
  10. 10Decreased Appetite114%
  11. 11Discomfort114%
  12. 12Dizziness114%
  13. 13Headache114%
  14. 14Insomnia114%
  15. 15Iron Deficiency114%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Folate as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 2,662 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Folate as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

What is Folate used for?
According to FDA labeling, Folate carries indications including: For the dietary management of menopausal symptoms and the support of overall health during the menopausal phase.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What are the contraindications for Folate?
Folate labeling lists contraindications including: This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Menatrol™ Capsules are contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia, malabsorption syndrome, abnormal sensitivity to the toxic effects of vitamin D, and hypervitaminosis D.. Always consult the full prescribing information and a clinician.
Note. Data for folate is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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