Folate-deficiency anemia

ICD-10 D52 · ICD-11 3A02

What Is the Treatment for Folate-Deficiency Anemia?

Folate-deficiency anemia is a well-defined clinical entity for which a structured, evidence-based first-line protocol exists.

Treatment Approach

First-line management involves folic acid supplementation. The complete regimen — including specific considerations that depend on the clinical context — is detailed in the full protocol.

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References

DOI: 10.1111/bjh.12959

Folate deficient megaloblastic anaemia (due to dietary insufficiency, pregnancy or antiepileptics): 5 mg of folic acid daily is taken for 4 months, except in pregnancy where it is continued until term, and up to 15 mg daily for 4 months is suggested in malabsorptive states.

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