Foly Act: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Foly Act Benefits

Foly Act is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Foly Act 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

Foly Act Side Effects

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

Foly Act Related Warnings

Is the use of Foly Act safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Foly Act in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Foly Act safe during breastfeeding?

Foly Act does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Foly Act on the Kidneys?

Foly Act is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Foly Act on the Liver?

Foly Act is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Foly Act on the Heart?

You can take Foly Act without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Foly Act with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Foly Act Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Foly Act

Question almost 5 years ago

Can too much Foly Act cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 4 years ago

Does Foly Act help in hair growth?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does taking Foly Act help to prevent spina bifida?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs when the baby's spine and spinal cord do not develop properly. If the baby has this condition then the neural tube doesn't close properly because of which the backbone doesn't form completely. According to research taking Foly Act helps in the prevention of Spina bifida in the unborn fetus.

Question almost 5 years ago

When should I take the Foly Act?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Foly Act should be taken at the same time, whether morning or night. It should be taken with a glass of water, with or without food.

Question about 4 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.