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

Folikem Benefits

Folikem is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folikem 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

Folikem Side Effects

No side effects of Folikem have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using Folikem.

Folikem Related Warnings

Is the use of Folikem safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Folikem safely.

Safe
Is the use of Folikem safe during breastfeeding?

Folikem does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folikem on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Folikem on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folikem on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Folikem on the Heart?

Folikem is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folikem with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folikem Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Folikem?

General precautions for Folikem

Frequently asked Questions about Folikem

Question about 5 years ago

Does Folikem interact with any medicine?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Folikem has reported interactions with medicines like fosphenytoin, methotrexate, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, and pyrimethamine. Always check with a medical practitioner once before taking them together.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Folikem on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Folikem 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 Folikem.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Folikem?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 6 years ago

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