Last update 07 May 2026

Folic Acid

Overview

Basic Info

Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
Folacin, Folate, Folic acid (JP17/USP/INN)
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Action
modulators
Mechanism
Folate receptor modulators
Originator Organization
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
United States (02 Jun 1947),
Regulation-
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC19H19N7O6
InChIKeyOVBPIULPVIDEAO-LBPRGKRZSA-N
CAS Registry59-30-3

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R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Anemia, Megaloblastic
China
01 Jan 1981
Folic Acid Deficiency
Japan
01 Aug 1950
Neural Tube Defects
United States
02 Jun 1947
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
HyperhomocysteinemiaPhase 2
China
28 Aug 2025
Non-squamous non-small cell lung cancerPhase 2
Australia
01 Feb 2008
Non-squamous non-small cell lung cancerPhase 2
Italy
01 Feb 2008
Non-squamous non-small cell lung cancerPhase 2
Mexico
01 Feb 2008
Non-squamous non-small cell lung cancerPhase 2
Spain
01 Feb 2008
ContraceptionPhase 1-01 Jan 2005
Gastritis, AtrophicPhase 1
China
01 May 1994
NeoplasmsPhase 1
China
01 May 1994
Diabetic peripheral neuropathyClinical--
Ischemic strokeIND Approval
China
24 Sep 2024
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
Evaluation
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Not Applicable
3,486
Folic acid (alone or in combination with other vitamins and minerals) + antifolate antimalarials
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Negative
18 Feb 2026
Placebo/no folic acid + antifolate antimalarial medications
Phase 4
10
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-
21 Nov 2025
Phase 2/3
289
(Ascorbic Acid and Folic Acid)
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08 Aug 2022
(Hydroxychloroquine and Folic Acid)
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Phase 4
152
(Pegloticase + MTX)
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-
16 May 2022
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Phase 2
252
(Placebo)
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21 Dec 2021
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Phase 3
136
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-
10 Jun 2021
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Phase 3
136
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-
02 Feb 2021
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Phase 4
14
Infusion Reaction (IR) Prophylaxis+Folic Acid+Methotrexate (MTX)+Pegloticase
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-
18 Nov 2020
Not Applicable
687
(Comparator)
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-
01 Oct 2020
standard of care
(Standard of Care)
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Phase 3
2,464
(Folic Acid 4 mg)
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-
07 Jul 2020
Placebo
(Placebo)
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