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

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Foliwel

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Foliwel?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Foliwel is a brand name of folic acid which is a water-soluble form of vitamin B9. The natural form is known as folate while folic acid is the synthetic form. It is a prescription drug which is given for the treatment of folic acid deficiency. It is also given in pregnancy to prevent birth defects (neural tube defects) in the fetus.

Question almost 6 years ago

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

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

What is anencephaly?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Anencephaly is a serious birth defect which occurs when a baby is born without some parts of the skull and brain. It is also known as a neural tube defect.