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Folik 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 |
| Adult |
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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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| Adult(Female) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Folik is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Folik safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of Folik safe during breastfeeding?
What is the effect of Folik on the Kidneys?
What is the effect of Folik on the Liver?
What is the effect of Folik on the Heart?
Folik 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 Folik unless your doctor advises you to do so -
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 Folik helps in the prevention of Spina bifida in the unborn fetus.
In rare instances, severe allergic reaction to Folik has been reported such as hives, breathlessness, and difficulty in swallowing.
Folik should be taken at the same time, whether morning or night. It should be taken with a glass of water, with or without food.
Folik 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.
Folate is required by the human body for the synthesis, repair, and methylation of DNA. It also acts as a cofactor for various biological processes. Folate plays an important role during cell division and is required during infancy and pregnancy. Folate is required for the synthesis of healthy red blood cells. Deficiency of folate can affect all these roles and can cause anemia thus Folik fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.
