Elfolate Alternatives Compared
| Elfolate (l-methylfolate) | Folic acid | Deplin (l-methylfolate) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Folate Deficiency. Elfolate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate (also called vitamin B9) which is necessary for proper growth and development and several other vital bodily processes. All women of childbearing age should... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Folate Deficiency, Hyperhomocysteinemia, Depression. Deplin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Folate Deficiency
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| More about Elfolate (l-methylfolate) | More about Folic acid | More about Deplin (l-methylfolate) | ||||||||
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Folic acid has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Deplin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 114 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Other l-methylfolate brands include: Denovo, Deplin, Duleek-DP, L-Methylfolate Forte, XaQuil XR | FA-8, FaLessa, Folacin-800, Folvite | Other l-methylfolate brands include: Denovo, Duleek-DP, Elfolate, L-Methylfolate Forte, XaQuil XR | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category A
Studies show no risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 25 drugs are known to interact with Elfolate:
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A total of 35 drugs are known to interact with Folic acid:
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A total of 25 drugs are known to interact with Deplin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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June 02, 1947 |
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