Double-Check Folic Acid Dosing Units

May 2015

We're hearing reports of mix-ups among the different folic acid products (Folacin, Folgard, Metanx, etc).

Most patients will get enough "folate" and other B vitamins from leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, beans, or fortified whole grains.

But some need extra folic acid to treat blood disorders like anemia, and child-bearing age women use it to help prevent birth defects.

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Table of Contents

Medication Errors Put Relabeled Rxs Back Through the Bagging Process
Liver Disease Double-Check Abbreviations on Lactulose Rxs
Cardiology Ensure Bypass Patients Get the Right Heart Med
Obesity & Weight Loss "Watch for Weight Loss Meds Combined With Meds That Can Cause Weight GAIN Watch
IBS Help IBS Patients Sort Through Fiber Options
Supplements Double-Check Folic Acid Dosing Units
Supplements Apply a "Do Not Crush or Chew" Label to Potassium Citrate Rxs
Pregnancy Stay Alert for Pregnant Patients Getting Multiple Iodine-Containing Products
Pressure Ulcers Order Medical Supplies for "Bedsores" When Possible
Cultural Awareness Be Aware of Cultural Nuances That Can Impact Patient Communication
Sleep Disorders Point Out Med Caffeine Content to Shift Workers With Sleep Problems