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Folimec

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Contains / Salt: Folic Acid Methylcobalamin

Folimec Benefits

Folimec is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Anemia in Pregnancy
Vitamin B9 deficiency
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Loss of appetite

Folimec Dosage & How to Take

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

Folimec Side Effects

No side effects of Folimec have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using Folimec.

Folimec Related Warnings

Is the use of Folimec safe for pregnant women?

Folimec is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Folimec safe during breastfeeding?

Folimec does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Folimec on the Kidneys?

Folimec may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Folimec on the Liver?

Folimec is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Folimec on the Heart?

Folimec is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Folimec with Other Drugs

Folimec should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Colchicine

Moderate

Abacavir

Lamivudine

Amlodipine

Valsartan

Calcitonin

Vitamin C

Chloramphenicol

Metformin

Omeprazole

Ranitidine

Mild

Estradiol

Folimec Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Folimec unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy
Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Kidney Disease
Polycythemia Vera

Frequently asked Questions about Folimec

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Folimec without consulting a doctor?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Self-medication can be dangerous to health, therefore, one should take Folimec after consulting a doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Folimec?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Folimec can be safely taken through the oral route or injectible. The drug is safe when taken in doses less than 1000 micrograms per day. You are advised to take Folimec as per your doctor's instructions. Do not take it in more than the prescribed doses.

Question about 4 years ago

What is anencephaly?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Anencephaly is a serious birth defect which occurs when a baby is born without some parts of the skull and brain. It is also known as a neural tube defect.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Folimec?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Folimec deficiency can be treated by taking 250 micrograms to 1 milligram of the drug. For pregnant women, the recommended dosage is 400 micrograms per day from supplements or fortified food. You are urged to follow doctors instructions as the recommended dosage is always suggested by a physician after analyzing the deficiency in the body with the help of current blood reports.

Question about 5 years ago

What are the natural resources of Folic acid?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Some of the natural sources of Folate are green leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts, meat, eggs, yeast, liver, dairy products, beans, peas, seafood, yeast, grains, beef liver, and beef kidney. Many food items are fortified with Folic acid. Folic acid is required for the synthesis of genetic material and red blood cells. Its deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia. It is also essential for pregnant women before and during the pregnancy. Deficiency of Folic acid during pregnancy can result in premature delivery and babies with the neural tube defects.