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Folmet Tablet

Folmet Tablet

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

Folmet Tablet Benefits & Uses

Folmet Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folmet Tablet 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

Folmet Tablet Side Effects

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

Severe

  • Anaphylactic reaction
  • Bronchospasm

Moderate

  • Confusion
  • Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
  • Depression
  • Erythema

Mild

Folmet Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Folmet Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    Safe

  • Is the use of Folmet Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Safe

  • What is the effect of Folmet Tablet on the Kidneys?


    Safe

  • What is the effect of Folmet Tablet on the Liver?


    Safe

  • What is the effect of Folmet Tablet on the Heart?


    Safe

Severe Interaction of Folmet Tablet with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

AbacavirLamivudineAmlodipineValsartanCalcitonin

Mild

Estradiol

Folmet Tablet Contraindications

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

  • Pernicious Anemia
  • Kidney Disease
  • Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Folmet Tablet

  • Is this Folmet Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    No

  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Safe

  • Is it safe?


    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No

Folmet Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Folmet Tablet


    Mild

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Folmet Tablet


    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Folmet Tablet

Question about 3 years ago

How long can I safely take Folmet?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Folmet 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 Folmet as per your doctor's instructions. Do not take it in more than the prescribed doses.

Question almost 3 years ago

Is Folmet 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

Does Folmet help in hair growth?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Folmet is responsible for cell growth inside the skin, hair, and nails. It can help with hair growth.

Question about 3 years ago

Can I discontinue Folmet on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Folmet 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 Folmet.

Question over 2 years ago

Is Folmet good for men?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Folmet supplementation has been found to be good for the male fertility as it increases the sperm count although additional research is warranted to substantiate the association.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
4 Years of Experience

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