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  3. Folydol

Folydol

  • Manufactured by: Votary Laboratories I Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Folic Acid

Folydol

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  • Manufactured by: Votary Laboratories I Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Folic Acid


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Folydol Information

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

Folydol Benefits

Folydol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Nutritional Deficiency

Other Benefits

  • Anemia in Pregnancy
  • Vitamin B9 deficiency

Folydol 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

Folydol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Folydol 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

Folydol Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Folydol safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Folydol without worrying about any side effects.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Folydol safe during breastfeeding?


    Folydol does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Folydol on the Kidneys?


    There are no side effects of Folydol on the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Folydol on the Liver?


    Folydol is completely safe for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Folydol on the Heart?


    Folydol is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Folydol with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Abacavir
  • Abamune Tablet
  • 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

Folydol Contraindications

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

  • Pernicious Anemia
  • Kidney Disease
  • Drug Allergy

How to use Folydol?


General precautions for Folydol


Frequently asked Questions about Folydol

Question over 2 years ago

Is Folydol same as that of Iron?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, Folydol 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 over 2 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 almost 3 years ago

Can too much Folydol cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 3 years ago

How long can I safely take Folydol?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 3 years ago

What is Folydol?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Folydol 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.


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  • 165 people have bought this recently
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  • 10 Tablet in 1 Strip
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  • In stock alternatives of Folydol
    (based on Folic Acid)
  • Fol 5 Tablet (10) ₹20.93 ₹21.8 4.0%
  • Fol 5 Tablet (30) ₹44.06 ₹46.38 5.0%
  • Folitas 5 Tablet ₹42.41 ₹44.18 4.0%
  • Folinal Tablet ₹94.56 ₹98.5 4.0%
  • Folinal New Tablet ₹94.56 ₹98.5 4.0%
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  • Gemfos 35 Tablet ₹288.8 ₹304.0 5.0%
  • Abocal Tablet ₹131.64
  • Imax XT Tablet ₹90.25 ₹95.0 5.0%
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  • Noculi Tablet ₹60.8 ₹64.0 5.0%
  • Supracal Tablet ₹171.0 ₹180.0 5.0%
  • Shelcal CT Tablet ₹269.8 ₹284.0 5.0%
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