Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Folate is required by the human body for the synthesis, repair, and methylation of DNA. It also acts as a cofactor for various biological processes. Folate plays an important role during cell division and is required during infancy and pregnancy. Folate is required for the synthesis of healthy red blood cells. Deficiency of folate can affect all these roles and can cause anemia thus Cherifol fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Cherifol has reported interactions with medicines like fosphenytoin, methotrexate, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, and pyrimethamine. Always check with a medical practitioner once before taking them together.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cherifol 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.

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Cherifol 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.

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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