Foltrate

Pronunciation: FOE-lik AS-id/SYE-an-oh-koe-BAL-a-min
Generic Name: Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin
Brand Name: Foltrate

Foltrate is used for:

Supplementing the diet to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Foltrate is a vitamin combination. It works by increasing the amounts of folic acid and cyanocobalamin (vitamin B₁₂) in the body.

Do NOT use Foltrate if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Foltrate

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Foltrate:

Some medical conditions may interact with Foltrate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have anemia or a condition known as Leber hereditary optic atrophy

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Foltrate. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Foltrate

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Foltrate may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Foltrate:

Use Foltrate as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Foltrate may be taken with or without food.


• If you miss a dose of Foltrate, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Foltrate.

Important safety information:

• Do not take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or megavitamin therapy) while taking Foltrate unless directed to by your doctor.


• Foltrate should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Foltrate can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Foltrate while you are pregnant. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you take Foltrate, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Foltrate:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Foltrate. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Foltrate side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Foltrate:

Store Foltrate at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Foltrate out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Foltrate, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Foltrate is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Foltrate. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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