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

Folilat Benefits

Folilat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folilat 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

Folilat Side Effects

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

Folilat Related Warnings

Is the use of Folilat safe for pregnant women?

Folilat is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Folilat safe during breastfeeding?

Folilat does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folilat on the Kidneys?

Folilat does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folilat on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Folilat on the Heart?

Folilat is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folilat with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folilat Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Folilat?

General precautions for Folilat

Frequently asked Questions about Folilat

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Folilat work?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

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 Folilat fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Folilat on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Folilat 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 Folilat.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Folilat?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 6 years ago

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Why is Folilat recommended during pregnancy?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Folilat is recommended during pregnancy because it is a very essential supplement which prevents the incidences such as neural tube defects in the unborn baby.