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

Folium Benefits

Folium is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folium 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

Folium Side Effects

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

Folium Related Warnings

Is the use of Folium safe for pregnant women?

Folium is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Folium safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Folium.

Safe
What is the effect of Folium on the Kidneys?

Folium is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folium on the Liver?

Folium is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folium on the Heart?

Using Folium does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folium with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folium Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Folium

Question about 5 years ago

Does the Folium cause any allergic reactions?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

In rare instances, severe allergic reaction to Folium has been reported such as hives, breathlessness, and difficulty in swallowing.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Folium on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Folium 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 Folium.

Question over 5 years ago

Why is Folium recommended during pregnancy?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

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