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

Folipic Benefits

Folipic is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folipic 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

Folipic Side Effects

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

Folipic Related Warnings

Is the use of Folipic safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Folipic safely.

Safe
Is the use of Folipic safe during breastfeeding?

Folipic is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folipic on the Kidneys?

Folipic is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folipic on the Liver?

Folipic is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folipic on the Heart?

Folipic is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folipic with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folipic Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Folipic

Question about 6 years ago

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Folipic help in hair growth?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can too much Folipic cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Is Folipic good for men?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Folipic 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Folipic work?

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 Folipic fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.