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

Folite Benefits

Folite is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folite 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

Folite Side Effects

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

Folite Related Warnings

Is the use of Folite safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Folite without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Folite safe during breastfeeding?

Folite does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folite on the Kidneys?

Folite is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folite on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Folite on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folite on the Heart?

Folite is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folite with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folite Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Folite?

General precautions for Folite

Frequently asked Questions about Folite

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Folite 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 Folite fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Folite on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Folite 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 Folite.

Question over 5 years ago

Can too much Folite cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

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

Question over 5 years ago

Is Folite same as that of Iron?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Folite 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.