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Afol Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia, Nutritional Deficiency. Afol Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Afol Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Afol Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Afol Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Afol Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Afol Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Afol Tablet related warnings section.
Afol Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Afol Tablet in conditions like Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Afol Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Afol Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Afol Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Afol Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Male) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Afol Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Afol Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Afol is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Afol Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Afol does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Afol Tablet on the Kidneys?
Afol is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Afol Tablet on the Liver?
Using Afol does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Afol Tablet on the Heart?
Afol is completely safe for the heart.
Afol Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Afol Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Afol Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Afol Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Afol Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Afol Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Afol Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Afol Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Afol Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Afol Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Afol Tablet.
Afol is responsible for cell growth inside the skin, hair, and nails. It can help with hair growth.
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.
Long-term oral use of Folic acid can be unsafe as it can cause stomach upset, gas, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
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.
Afol should be taken at the same time, whether morning or night. It should be taken with a glass of water, with or without food.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 609-611
