Folitab (Chem+Med): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Folitab (Chem+Med) Benefits

Folitab (Chem+Med) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folitab (Chem+Med) 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

Folitab (Chem+Med) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Folitab (Chem+Med) 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

Folitab (Chem+Med) Related Warnings

Is the use of Folitab (Chem+Med) safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Folitab (Chem+Med) in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Folitab (Chem+Med) safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Folitab (Chem+Med).

Safe
What is the effect of Folitab (Chem+Med) on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Folitab (Chem+Med) on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folitab (Chem+Med) on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Folitab (Chem+Med) on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folitab (Chem+Med) on the Heart?

Folitab (Chem+Med) is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folitab (Chem+Med) with Other Drugs

Folitab (Chem+Med) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folitab (Chem+Med) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Folitab (Chem+Med) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Folitab (Chem+Med)?

General precautions for Folitab (Chem+Med)

Frequently asked Questions about Folitab (Chem+Med)

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Folitab (Chem+Med)?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Folitab (Chem+Med) deficiency can be treated by taking 250 micrograms to 1 milligram of the drug. For pregnant women, the recommended dosage is 400 micrograms per day from supplements or fortified food. You are urged to follow doctors instructions as the recommended dosage is always suggested by a physician after analyzing the deficiency in the body with the help of current blood reports.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Folitab (Chem+Med) same as that of Iron?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Folitab (Chem+Med) 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 over 5 years ago

Is Folitab (Chem+Med) 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.