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

Afol Plus Benefits

Afol Plus is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Afol Plus 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 Plus Side Effects

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

Afol Plus Related Warnings

Is the use of Afol Plus safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Afol Plus in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Afol Plus safe during breastfeeding?

Afol Plus does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Afol Plus on the Kidneys?

Using Afol Plus does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Afol Plus on the Liver?

Afol Plus does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Afol Plus on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Afol Plus for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Afol Plus with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Afol Plus Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Afol Plus?

General precautions for Afol Plus

Frequently asked Questions about Afol Plus

Question about 6 years ago

Does taking Afol Plus 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 Afol Plus helps in the prevention of Spina bifida in the unborn fetus.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Afol Plus same as that of Iron?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Afol Plus is a vitamin, whereas, Iron is a mineral. Many multivitamins and prenatal vitamins contain both these substances, as it is alright to take both of these substances together.

Question almost 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 over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Afol Plus?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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