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

Folimust Benefits

Folimust is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folimust 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

Folimust Side Effects

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

Folimust Related Warnings

Is the use of Folimust safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Folimust in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Folimust safe during breastfeeding?

Folimust is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folimust on the Kidneys?

Folimust does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folimust on the Liver?

Folimust does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folimust on the Heart?

Folimust is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folimust with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folimust Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Folimust?

General precautions for Folimust

Frequently asked Questions about Folimust

Question over 5 years ago

Is Folimust good for men?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Folimust supplementation has been found to be good for the male fertility as it increases the sperm count although additional research is warranted to substantiate the association.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Folimust?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Folimust 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can too much Folimust cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Long-term use of Folimust in doses 800 to 1200 micrograms can increase the risk of heart diseases, lung, and prostate cancer.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Folimust safe to use?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Folic acid can be safely taken through the oral route or through an injection. The drug is safe when taken in doses less than 1000 micrograms per day.

Question almost 6 years ago

What are the natural resources of Folic acid?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Some of the natural sources of Folate are green leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts, meat, eggs, yeast, liver, dairy products, beans, peas, seafood, yeast, grains, beef liver, and beef kidney. Many food items are fortified with Folic acid. Folic acid is required for the synthesis of genetic material and red blood cells. Its deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia. It is also essential for pregnant women before and during the pregnancy. Deficiency of Folic acid during pregnancy can result in premature delivery and babies with the neural tube defects.