Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ibuprofen
Drug Class
Antianemic, Iron & All Combination
Chemical Class
Glutamic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
B03BB01, V04CX02
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Glutamic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Hematological Agents pharmacological group
Folic Acid also known as Folacin or Vitamin B9. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Glutamic Acid. It belongs to Nutrients and Vitamins pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Hematological Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Folic Acid is 441.40. Its pKa is 4.7, 6.8, 9.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
3 mg — 24 hourly
For 6 weeks.
2
Adult · IV
200 mcg — 24 hourly
For prophylaxis in pregnancy.
3
Adult · PO
5 mg — 24 hourly
For 4 months, in folate deficient megaloblastic anemia b/c of poor nutrition, pregnancy, or antiepileptics. Maintenance dose is 5mg every 1-7 days depending on underlying disease.
4
Adult · PO,IV,IM
0.25 to 1 mg — 24 hourly
Initial dose, in folate deficient states.
5
Adult · PO,IV,IM
0.4 mg — 24 hourly
Maintenance dose, in folate deficient states.
6
Child · Oral
0.5 mg/kg — 24 hourly
Safety Alerts
Peptic ulcer, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, Vit B 12 deficiency, paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria
haernosiderosis, haemochromatosis, repeated blood transfusion
Important Warnings
1st trimester, history of peptic ulcer, folate dependent turnouts
Side Effects
GI upsetallergic reactions.
Drug Interactions
Tetracyclines
antacids
co-trimoxazole
anticonvulsants
penicillamine
chloramphenicol
sulphasalazine
cholestyramine.
Storage
Inj Store at room temperature. Do not Freeze. Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 53.6
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 30 · approved 22 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ibuprofen, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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Bludol
Rs 71.95
STANDPHARM
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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