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Folic Acid is used to treat the following -
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Folic Acid is used -
Is the use of Folic Acid safe for pregnant women?
Folic Acid is safe to take during pregnancy.
SafeIs the use of Folic Acid safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can use Folic Acid without any worries about side effects.
SafeWhat is the effect of Folic Acid on the Kidneys?
You may experience side effects on your kidney after taking Folic Acid. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Folic Acid on the Liver?
Folic Acid has very mild side effects on the liver.
MildWhat is the effect of Folic Acid on the Heart?
Folic Acid is rarely harmful for heart.
MildFolic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Folic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Folic Acid habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Folic Acid is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Folic Acid since it does not cause drowsiness.
SafeIs it safe?
" Yes, Folic Acid it is safe but take it after seeking your doctor's advice."
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Folic Acid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
translation missing: en.noInteraction between Food and Folic Acid
When consumed with certain foods, Folic Acid may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
MildInteraction between Alcohol and Folic Acid
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Folic Acid.
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Folic Acid is responsible for cell growth inside the skin, hair, and nails. It can help with hair growth.
Self-medication can be dangerous to health, therefore, one should take Folic Acid after consulting a doctor.
Folic Acid is a brand name of folic acid which is a water-soluble form of vitamin B9. The natural form is known as folate while folic acid is the synthetic form. It is a prescription drug which is given for the treatment of folic acid deficiency. It is also given in pregnancy to prevent birth defects (neural tube defects) in the fetus.
Folate is required by the human body for the synthesis, repair, and methylation of DNA. It also acts as a cofactor for various biological processes. Folate plays an important role during cell division and is required during infancy and pregnancy. Folate is required for the synthesis of healthy red blood cells. Deficiency of folate can affect all these roles and can cause anemia thus Folic Acid fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.
Folic Acid should not be discontinued on your own. Your doctor may want to check your recent levels of folic acid with the help of blood tests. If the reports are satisfactory then your doctor will ask you to discontinue Folic Acid.
| Medicine Name | Pack Size | Price (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Afol | 10.0 | |
| Fecozer | 68.0 | |
| Folic Acid Tablet | 0.0 | |
| Folican | 0.0 | |
| Folicon Tablet | 14.0 | |
| Folistar | 0.0 | |
| Goodvit | 13.0 | |
| Vitfol(Moxy) | 8.0 |
