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

Folvin Benefits

Folvin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folvin 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

Folvin Side Effects

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

Folvin Related Warnings

Is the use of Folvin safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Folvin in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Folvin safe during breastfeeding?

Folvin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folvin on the Kidneys?

Using Folvin does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folvin on the Liver?

Using Folvin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folvin on the Heart?

Folvin is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folvin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folvin Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Folvin

Question almost 5 years ago

Can too much Folvin cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 4 years ago

Is Folvin good for men?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Folvin 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.

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Folvin on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Folvin 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 Folvin.