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When is folic acid contraindicated in patients with malignant disease?

Name: When is folic acid contraindicated in patients with malignant disease?
Published: 2026-11-08T13:50:59.110Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Folic acid 5mg tablets (Wockhardt UK Ltd product) are contraindicated in patients with malignant disease unless they have megaloblastic anaemia due to folic acid deficiency.

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Folic Acid 5mg TabletsWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 3Document updated 9 July 2018

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