What is the brand name for Folic Acid?
The brand name for Folic Acid is Folvite.
PTCE Top 200 · #94
Folic Acid
Folvite
Folic Acid is the generic name for the brand-name drug Folvite. It is a folate (vitamin b9) used to treat folate deficiency, pregnancy. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Folic Acid ranks #94 and is one of the most frequently tested vitamins/minerals/supplements medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Folic Acid |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Folvite |
| Drug class | Folate (vitamin B9) |
| Class group | Vitamins/Minerals/Supplements |
| Common use | folate deficiency, pregnancy |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | OTC/Rx |
What is Folic Acid used for?
Vitamin B9 used to prevent and treat folate deficiency and megaloblastic anemia; commonly used as prenatal supplementation.
What drug class is Folic Acid?
Folic Acid is a Folate (vitamin B9) in the Vitamins/Minerals/Supplements group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Folic Acid
- arrow_rightNausea (rare)
- arrow_rightLoss of appetite (rare)
- arrow_rightBloating/gas (rare)
- arrow_rightRash (rare)
Major interactions
- arrow_rightMay reduce levels/effects of some antiepileptics (e.g., phenytoin) and vice‑versa—monitor
- arrow_rightAntifolate drugs (methotrexate, trimethoprim) can counteract folate; folate supplementation may be directed clinically
Is Folic Acid a controlled substance?
No. Folic Acid is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Folic Acid (PTCE mnemonic)
FOLic acid = FETus FOLate — B9 prevents neural tube defects (start pre-conception); supports RBC production; masks B12 deficiency (give both if unsure).
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PTCE exam tip
Folic acid (vitamin B9) is critical in pregnancy to help prevent neural-tube defects — a common counseling and indication item.
Folic Acid FAQ
What is Folic Acid used for?
Folic Acid is used to treat folate deficiency, pregnancy. Vitamin B9 used to prevent and treat folate deficiency and megaloblastic anemia; commonly used as prenatal supplementation.
What drug class is Folic Acid?
Folic Acid is a Folate (vitamin B9) (Vitamins/Minerals/Supplements group).
Is Folic Acid a controlled substance?
No. Folic Acid is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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