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

Folvin Benefits

Folvin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folvin 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

Folvin Side Effects

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

Folvin Related Warnings

Is the use of Folvin safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Folvin in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Folvin safe during breastfeeding?

Folvin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folvin on the Kidneys?

Using Folvin does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folvin on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Folvin on the Heart?

Folvin is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folvin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folvin Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Folvin?

General precautions for Folvin

Frequently asked Questions about Folvin

Question over 5 years ago

When should I take the Folvin?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Folvin should be taken at the same time, whether morning or night. It should be taken with a glass of water, with or without food.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Folvin?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Folvin can be safely taken through the oral route or injectible. The drug is safe when taken in doses less than 1000 micrograms per day. You are advised to take Folvin as per your doctor's instructions. Do not take it in more than the prescribed doses.

Question about 5 years ago

What is anencephaly?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Anencephaly is a serious birth defect which occurs when a baby is born without some parts of the skull and brain. It is also known as a neural tube defect.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Folvin same as that of Iron?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Folvin 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 Folvin 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.