Treatment of Folate-deficiency Anemia with Malabsorption

Clinical Scenario

This protocol covers folate-deficiency megaloblastic anaemia occurring in the context of malabsorption. When intestinal absorption is impaired, the standard approach to correcting folate deficiency requires specific adjustment — this is a distinct clinical situation from routine dietary or other common causes.

Treatment Approach (partial)

Oral folic acid supplementation is the core of management. In malabsorptive states, supplementation at higher amounts than used in typical presentations is indicated — the complete dosing, duration, and clinical algorithm are contained in the full protocol.

Full regimen details available in the structured protocol below.

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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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