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

Folix Benefits

Folix is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folix 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

Folix Side Effects

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

Folix Related Warnings

Is the use of Folix safe for pregnant women?

Folix is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Folix safe during breastfeeding?

Folix does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folix on the Kidneys?

Folix is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folix on the Liver?

Folix does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folix on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folix with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folix Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Folix?

General precautions for Folix

Frequently asked Questions about Folix

Question almost 6 years ago

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Folix interact with any medicine?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Folix has reported interactions with medicines like fosphenytoin, methotrexate, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, and pyrimethamine. Always check with a medical practitioner once before taking them together.

Question almost 6 years ago

Why is Folix recommended during pregnancy?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 5 years ago

Is Folix good for men?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Folix 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 over 5 years ago

Is Folix same as that of Iron?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Folix 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.