Folipil Z: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Folipil Z Benefits

Folipil Z is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folipil Z 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

Folipil Z Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Folipil Z 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
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Epigastric Pain

Mild

Rash
Skin redness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Headache

Unknown

Gastric Irritation
Nausea or vomiting

Folipil Z Related Warnings

Is the use of Folipil Z safe for pregnant women?

Folipil Z is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Folipil Z safe during breastfeeding?

Folipil Z does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Folipil Z on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Folipil Z on kidney, information on safety of Folipil Z for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Folipil Z on the Liver?

There may be severe side effects of Folipil Z on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Folipil Z on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Folipil Z. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Severe Interaction of Folipil Z with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Abacavir

Lamivudine

Amlodipine

Valsartan

Calcitonin

Ofloxacin

Tetracycline

Ciprofloxacin

Ibandronate

Tetracycline

Levothyroxine

Omeprazole

Esomeprazole

Ranitidine

Chloramphenicol

Mild

Estradiol

Folipil Z Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Allergy
Peptic Ulcer

How to use Folipil Z?

General precautions for Folipil Z

Frequently asked Questions about Folipil Z

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Folipil Z on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Folipil Z 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 Folipil Z.

Question about 6 years ago

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

Question over 5 years ago

Is Folipil Z good for men?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Folipil Z 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 about 6 years ago

What is Folipil Z?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Folipil Z 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Folipil Z safe to use?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Folic acid can be safely taken through the oral route or through an injection. The drug is safe when taken in doses less than 1000 micrograms per day.