Indications & Dose:
Dietary management of low plasma or low red blood cell folate in certain patients.
DOSE:
one to two tab daily or as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Take l-methylfolate by mouth with or without food. If you miss a dose of l-methylfolate, 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.
Contraindications:
allergic to any ingredient in l-methylfolate.
Side Effects:
Cautions:
pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding,any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement,allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances, anemia or low levels of vitamin B12 in the blood
Precautions:
Interaction:
Cholestyramine, colchicine, colestipol, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen), or sulfasalazine , they may decrease l-methylfolate’s effectiveness. Fluorouracil because the risk of its side effects may be increased by l-methylfolate Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), primidone, or valproic acid because they may decrease l-methylfolate’s effectiveness; their effectiveness may also be decreased by l-methylfolate Pyrimethamine because its effectiveness may be decreased by l-methylfolate
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