Folic Acid Supplement Prevents Phenytoin-Induced Gingival Hyperplasia

Researchers at the Division of Pediatric Neurology, Neurosciences Centre, New Delhi, India, performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 6-month trial of oral folic acid supplement (0.5 mg/day) in children aged 6-15 years treated with phenytoin for epilepsy.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Pediatric Neurology Briefs
Main Author: J Gordon Millichap
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers 2011-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.pediatricneurologybriefs.com/articles/632
Description
Summary:Researchers at the Division of Pediatric Neurology, Neurosciences Centre, New Delhi, India, performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 6-month trial of oral folic acid supplement (0.5 mg/day) in children aged 6-15 years treated with phenytoin for epilepsy.
ISSN:1043-3155
2166-6482