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folic acid · Medicine question

What gastrointestinal side effects have been reported with folic acid?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Abdominal distension, flatulence, anorexia and nausea have been reported with folic acid.

Sources for this answer

Folic Acid 5mg TabletsWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 3Document updated 9 July 2018

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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