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

Foliwel Benefits

Foliwel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Foliwel 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

Foliwel Side Effects

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

Foliwel Related Warnings

Is the use of Foliwel safe for pregnant women?

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

Safe
Is the use of Foliwel safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Foliwel.

Safe
What is the effect of Foliwel on the Kidneys?

Foliwel is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Foliwel on the Liver?

Foliwel is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Foliwel on the Heart?

Foliwel is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Foliwel with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Foliwel Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Foliwel?

General precautions for Foliwel

Frequently asked Questions about Foliwel

Question almost 6 years ago

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Foliwel on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Foliwel 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 Foliwel.

Question over 5 years ago

When should I take the Foliwel?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Foliwel should be taken at the same time, whether morning or night. It should be taken with a glass of water, with or without food.

Question about 5 years ago

What are neural tube defects?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Neural tube defects are the serious congenital defects that manifest when the neural tube of a baby is not able to close properly in the early weeks of pregnancy. This can lead to spinal and brain defects.