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

Foliday Benefits

Foliday is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Foliday 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

Foliday Side Effects

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

Foliday Related Warnings

Is the use of Foliday safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Foliday safely.

Safe
Is the use of Foliday safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Foliday.

Safe
What is the effect of Foliday on the Kidneys?

Foliday is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Foliday on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Foliday on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Foliday on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Foliday with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Foliday Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Foliday?

General precautions for Foliday

Frequently asked Questions about Foliday

Question over 5 years ago

Is Foliday same as that of Iron?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Foliday 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 about 6 years ago

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can too much Foliday cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Foliday?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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