Foly Act: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Foly Act Benefits

Foly Act is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Foly Act 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

Foly Act Side Effects

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

Foly Act Related Warnings

Is the use of Foly Act safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Foly Act in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Foly Act safe during breastfeeding?

Foly Act does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Foly Act on the Kidneys?

Foly Act is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Foly Act on the Liver?

Foly Act is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Foly Act on the Heart?

You can take Foly Act without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Foly Act with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Foly Act Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Foly Act?

General precautions for Foly Act

Frequently asked Questions about Foly Act

Question over 5 years ago

Can too much Foly Act cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Long-term use of Foly Act in doses 800 to 1200 micrograms can increase the risk of heart diseases, lung, and prostate cancer.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Foly Act interact with any medicine?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Foly Act 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 the Foly Act cause any allergic reactions?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

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

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.