Folitas: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Folitas Benefits

Folitas is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folitas 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
Adult	Disease: Megaloblastic Anemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: taken until a satisfactory hematologic response occurs
Geriatric	Disease: Megaloblastic Anemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: taken until a satisfactory hematologic response occurs
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Megaloblastic Anemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 mcg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: taken until a satisfactory hematologic response occurs
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Megaloblastic Anemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: taken until a satisfactory hematologic response occurs
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Megaloblastic Anemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: taken until a satisfactory hematologic response occurs
Adult(Male)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.6 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For pregnant women

Folitas Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Folitas is used -

Severe

Anaphylactic reaction
Bronchospasm

Moderate

Confusion
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Depression
Erythema

Mild

Rash
Skin redness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea

Folitas Related Warnings

Is the use of Folitas safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Folitas in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Folitas safe during breastfeeding?

Folitas is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folitas on the Kidneys?

Folitas is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folitas on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Folitas on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folitas on the Heart?

Using Folitas does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folitas with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folitas Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Folitas?

General precautions for Folitas

Frequently asked Questions about Folitas

Question over 4 years ago

How to use Folitas?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Folitas 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 over 4 years ago

What is Folitas?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Folitas 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.

Question about 4 years ago

Is Folitas same as that of Iron?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Folitas is a vitamin, whereas, Iron is a mineral. Many multivitamins and prenatal vitamins contain both these substances, as it is alright to take both of these substances together.

Question about 4 years ago

Can too much Folitas cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Long-term use of Folitas in doses 800 to 1200 micrograms can increase the risk of heart diseases, lung, and prostate cancer.

Question over 3 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.