Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality
Wang KCW, Tosh DN, Zhang S, McMillen IC, Duffield JA, Brooks DA, Morrison JL
Sadly, she was under oncology
We see professionals who feel drained after long weeks, parents who want more consistent energy, and active adults who notice that recovery and focus are not what they used to be
If folate deficiency is suspected, it is reasonable to give oral folic acid (0.4 1 mg/day) without doing laboratory investigation for deficiency at least until the hemoglobin and mean corpuscular volume normalizes (or longer if the underlying cause cannot be eliminated)
Older adults usually get the same dose as younger people, but need more watching for side effects