Afol Capsule: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Afol Information

Afol is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule, Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia, Nutritional Deficiency. Other than this, Afol has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Afol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Afol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Afol are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Afol is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Afol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Afol related warnings section.

Afol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Afol have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Afol have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Afol, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Afol Benefits & Uses
Afol Dosage & How to Take
Afol Side Effects
Afol Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Afol with Other Drugs
Afol Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Afol
Afol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Afol Benefits & Uses

Afol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Afol 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

Afol Related Warnings

Is the use of Afol safe for pregnant women?

Afol is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Afol safe during breastfeeding?

Afol does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Afol on the Kidneys?

Afol is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Afol on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Afol on the Heart?

Afol is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Afol with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Afol Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Afol

Is this Afol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Afol has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Afol does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Afol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Afol for mental disorders.

No

Afol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Afol

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Afol to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Afol

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Afol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Afol

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Afol?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Afol 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 Afol as per your doctor's instructions. Do not take it in more than the prescribed doses.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Afol 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Afol?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Afol 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 over 5 years ago

How to use Afol?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Afol 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.