Indication |
As prophylaxis: Pregnancy, Chronic haemolytic states,
Prevention of neural tube defects, Myelofibrosis,
Prematurity and Renal dialysis. In megaloblastic
anaemia due to: Nutritional deficiency, Pregnancy,
Coeliac disease, Haemolytic anaemia, Chronic
myelofibrosis, Extensive exfoliative skin disorder such
as psoriasis, Tropical sprue, Anticonvulsant drug
therapy, Sideroblastic anaemia, Scurvy, Antimalarial
therapy with pyrimethamine & Methotrexate (folate antagonist) therapy. |