FDA label
What is folic acid used for?
The FDA-approved uses of folic acid, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Folic acid, USP is effective in the treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid, USP (as may be seen in tropical or nontropical sprue) and in anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood.”
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Folic Acid, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. (ANDA211064). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Folic acid, USP is effective in the treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid, USP (as may be seen in tropical or nontropical sprue) and in anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 0baa10dd-6d1d-4946-8236-566451132da3, version 2, effective July 24, 2026. NDC 16571-881, one of 54 listings for this product.
Folic Acid, injection, solution
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc. (ANDA202522). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Folic Acid Injection, USP alone is effective in the treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid as may be seen in tropical or nontropical sprue, in anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy or childhood.
Source: DailyMed label, set id c5b2b84d-9f5e-4b81-ba10-9f2854e5dce9, version 5, effective January 21, 2026. NDC 39822-1100, one of 2 listings for this product.
Questions
What is folic acid used for?
The FDA label says: “Folic acid, USP is effective in the treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid, USP (as may be seen in tropical or nontropical sprue) and in anemias of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood.”
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.