Folic Acid: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Supplementation of the diet with fluoride and ten essential vitamins.
- Data source
- FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (label a10ff759…)
- Label version
- current
- Last reviewed
- 2026
Reported adverse reactions
Reactions listed in current FDA labeling, with the highest frequency reported across summarized placebo-controlled trials.
No structured frequency data available in current labeling. Consult the official label.
Labeled uses (from FDA prescribing information)
Supplementation of the diet with fluoride and ten essential vitamins. Multivitamin with 1.0 mg Fluoride Chewable Tablets provide fluoride in tablet form for children 6-16 years of age in areas where the water fluoride level is less than 0.3 ppm. Multivitamin with 0.5 mg Fluoride Chewable Tablet s provide fluoride in tablet form for children 4-6 years of age where the water fluoride level is less than 0.3 ppm, and for children 6 years of age and above where the drinking water contains 0.3 through 0.6 ppm of fluoride. Multivitamin with 0.25 mg Fluoride Chewable Tablets provide fluoride in tablet form for children 4-6 years of age where the drinking water contains 0.3 through 0.6 ppm of fluoride. Multivitamin with Fluoride Chewable Tablets supply significant amounts of vitamins A, C, D, E, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folate to supplement the diet, and to help assure that nutritional deficiencies of these vitamins will not develop. Thus, in a single easy-to-use preparation, children obtain ten essential vitamins and the important mineral, fluoride. Supplementation of the diet with fluoride for caries prophylaxis. The American Academy of Pediatrics recomme…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Folic Acid used for?
FDA labeling lists the approved uses shown above under "Labeled uses." This summary is informational; only a qualified prescriber can determine whether a medication is appropriate for you.
What are the most commonly reported side effects of Folic Acid?
Current labeling for this ingredient does not include a structured frequency table that we can reproduce. Review the official label linked below.
Does Folic Acid require lab monitoring?
Monitoring needs vary. Ask your healthcare provider whether any lab tests apply while taking Folic Acid.
Where does this information come from?
All clinical facts on this page were extracted from the current FDA-registered product labeling for this ingredient, published by manufacturers through NIH DailyMed. See the source link below.
Medical disclaimer: Educational content extracted from public FDA labeling. Not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.