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

Folican Information

Folican is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia, Nutritional Deficiency. The alternative uses of Folican have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Folican depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Folican side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Folican go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Folican is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Folican related warnings talks about Folican's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Folican is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Folican are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Folican with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Folican is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Folican Benefits & Uses
Folican Dosage & How to Take
Folican Side Effects
Folican Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Folican with Other Drugs
Folican Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Folican
Folican Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Folican Benefits & Uses

Folican is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folican 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

Folican Side Effects

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

Severe

Anaphylactic reaction
Bronchospasm

Moderate

Confusion
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Erythema

Mild

Rash
Skin redness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea

Folican Related Warnings

Is the use of Folican safe for pregnant women?

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

Safe
Is the use of Folican safe during breastfeeding?

Folican is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folican on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Folican on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folican on the Liver?

Folican does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folican on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folican with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folican Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Folican

Is this Folican habit forming or addictive?

Folican does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Folican since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Folican should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Folican is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Folican Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Folican

Taking Folican with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Folican

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Folican.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Folican

Question over 5 years ago

When should I take the Folican?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Folican 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 over 5 years ago

Can too much Folican cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 5 years ago

What are neural tube defects?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Neural tube defects are the serious congenital defects that manifest when the neural tube of a baby is not able to close properly in the early weeks of pregnancy. This can lead to spinal and brain defects.

Question about 6 years ago

Does taking Folican 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 Folican helps in the prevention of Spina bifida in the unborn fetus.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Folican on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Folican 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 Folican.