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Folitas

  • Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Folic Acid

Folitas

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  • Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Folic Acid

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Folitas Information

  1. Folitas Benefits & Uses
  2. Folitas Dosage & How to Take
  3. Folitas Side Effects
  4. Folitas Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Folitas with Other Drugs
  6. Folitas Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Folitas
  8. Folitas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Folitas Benefits

Folitas is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Nutritional Deficiency

Other Benefits

  • Anemia in Pregnancy
  • Vitamin B9 deficiency

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

Abacavir
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  • A Bec Tablet (30)
  • A Bec L Tablet
  • Abhope Tablet
Lamivudine
  • Duovir N Tablet
  • Trioday Tablet
  • Lamivir HBV Tablet
  • Duovir Tablet (60)
Amlodipine
  • Cardace AM 5 Tablet
  • Prolomet AM 50 Tablet
  • Met XL AM 25/5 Tablet (20)
  • Amlip 5 Tablet
Valsartan
  • Cidmus 50 Tablet
  • Valzaar H 80 Tablet (10)
  • Valzaar H 160 Tablet (10)
  • Cidmus Tablet
Calcitonin
  • Calcinase Nasal Spray
  • Calcispray Nasal Spray
  • Ostospray
  • Calnasal Nasal Spray

Mild

Estradiol
  • Estrabet 2 Tablet
  • Oestrogel
  • Enrifol Tablet
  • Progynova 2 Tablet

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 3 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.

Question over 3 years ago

How does Folitas work?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

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 Folitas fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.

Question about 3 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 almost 3 years ago

Is Folitas safe to use?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Pulmonology

Folic acid can be safely taken through the oral route or through an injection. The drug is safe when taken in doses less than 1000 micrograms per day. 

Question almost 3 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.


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