ATC codes:
B03BB01
EMLc
Indication
Folate deficiency anaemia
ICD11 code:
3A02.Z
INN
Folic acid
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Oral > Solid:
1 mg tablet ;
5 mg tablet
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
The EMLc Subcommittee accepted the public health need for supplementation with folic acid in children.
Therefore, the Subcommittee agreed to endorse folic acid as an essential medicine for children.
Appropriate formulations of folic acid need to be included to cover the needs of neonates to adolescents. They should have appropriate excipients for children.