Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Foliosil 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. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Foliosil 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. 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 Foliosil fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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