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Folican is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia, Nutritional Deficiency. The alternative uses of Folican have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Folican depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Folican side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Folican go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Folican is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Folican related warnings talks about Folican's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Folican is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Folican are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Folican with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Folican is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Folican is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Male) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Folican is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Folican safe for pregnant women?
Folican is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Folican safe during breastfeeding?
Folican does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Folican on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Folican on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Folican on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Folican on the liver.
What is the effect of Folican on the Heart?
Using Folican does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Folican should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Folican unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Folican habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Folican.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Folican since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Folican is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Folican cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Folican
Some foods when eaten with Folican can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Folican
Information about the interaction of Folican and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 609-611
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 609-611
