Oral folic acid tablets for patients with renal failure is usually 1~2 tablets/times, 3 times/day for patients with combined renal anemia with folic acid deficiency, and the specific usage should be carried out under the guidance of specialists.
Renal failure patients because of endocrine dysfunction, resulting in the body erythropoietin insufficient, causing renal anemia, treatment to supplement the erythropoietin to correct anemia, and folic acid deficiency will cause DNA synthesis disorders, resulting in megaloblastic anemia, at the same time caused by the erythropoietin hyporesponsive, so need to be additional supplementation.
Adverse reactions to folic acid tablets are rare, with occasional allergic reactions. Prolonged use has been associated with nausea, abdominal distension, and yellowish urine. Folic acid should not be used alone in renal anemia and should be used in combination if necessary.
If patients with renal failure need to use folic acid tablets, it is recommended to use the drug under the guidance of nephrologists.