Folic acid is used for the treatment of: anemia due to folic acid deficiency caused by poor diet, poor absorption of food or increased requirement of folate in the body (as in pregnancy). For prevention of: folate deficiency caused by some medicines and folate deficiency caused by long-term red blood cell damage or kidney dialysis.

Side effects of Folic acid are loss of appetite; bloating, gas; bitter or unpleasant taste in your mouth; sleep problems; depression; or feeling excited or irritable.