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

Fulip Benefits

Fulip is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Fulip 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

Fulip Side Effects

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

Fulip Related Warnings

Is the use of Fulip safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Fulip without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Fulip safe during breastfeeding?

Fulip is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Fulip on the Kidneys?

Using Fulip does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Fulip on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Fulip on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Fulip on the Heart?

Fulip is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Fulip with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Fulip Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Fulip?

General precautions for Fulip

Frequently asked Questions about Fulip

Question about 6 years ago

What is Fulip?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Fulip 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 Fulip?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Fulip 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 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 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Fulip interact with any medicine?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

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