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

Foltop Benefits

Foltop is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Foltop 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

Foltop Side Effects

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

Foltop Related Warnings

Is the use of Foltop safe for pregnant women?

Foltop is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Foltop safe during breastfeeding?

Foltop is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Foltop on the Kidneys?

Foltop is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Foltop on the Liver?

Foltop is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Foltop on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Foltop for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Foltop with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Foltop Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Foltop

Question over 5 years ago

Does the Foltop cause any allergic reactions?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

In rare instances, severe allergic reaction to Foltop has been reported such as hives, breathlessness, and difficulty in swallowing.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Foltop interact with any medicine?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Foltop 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 over 5 years ago

Does Foltop help in hair growth?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Foltop on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Foltop 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 Foltop.

Question about 5 years ago

What are neural tube defects?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Neural tube defects are the serious congenital defects that manifest when the neural tube of a baby is not able to close properly in the early weeks of pregnancy. This can lead to spinal and brain defects.