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

Rufol Benefits

Rufol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Rufol 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

Rufol Side Effects

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

Rufol Related Warnings

Is the use of Rufol safe for pregnant women?

Safe
Is the use of Rufol safe during breastfeeding?

Safe
What is the effect of Rufol on the Kidneys?

Safe
What is the effect of Rufol on the Liver?

Safe
What is the effect of Rufol on the Heart?

Safe

Severe Interaction of Rufol with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Rufol Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Rufol?

General precautions for Rufol

Frequently asked Questions about Rufol

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Rufol on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Rufol 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 Rufol.

Question almost 6 years ago

Why is Rufol recommended during pregnancy?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Rufol is recommended during pregnancy because it is a very essential supplement which prevents the incidences such as neural tube defects in the unborn baby.

Question about 6 years ago

Does taking Rufol help to prevent spina bifida?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs when the baby's spine and spinal cord do not develop properly. If the baby has this condition then the neural tube doesn't close properly because of which the backbone doesn't form completely. According to research taking Rufol helps in the prevention of Spina bifida in the unborn fetus.

Question over 5 years ago

Can too much Rufol cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 6 years ago

What is Rufol?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Rufol 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.