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

Folson Benefits

Folson is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folson 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

Folson Side Effects

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

Folson Related Warnings

Is the use of Folson safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Folson safely.

Safe
Is the use of Folson safe during breastfeeding?

Folson does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folson on the Kidneys?

Folson does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folson on the Liver?

Using Folson does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folson on the Heart?

Folson is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folson with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folson Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Folson

Question about 5 years ago

Does Folson interact with any medicine?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Folson has reported interactions with medicines like fosphenytoin, methotrexate, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, and pyrimethamine. Always check with a medical practitioner once before taking them together.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Folson cause stomach problems ?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Long-term oral use of Folic acid can be unsafe as it can cause stomach upset, gas, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Folson?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Folson 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 almost 6 years ago

How to use Folson?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Folson 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.