Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Folmet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
|
Geriatric |
|
Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
|
2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
Adult(Male) |
|
Adult(Female) |
|
No side effects of Folmet have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using Folmet.
Is the use of Folmet safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of Folmet safe during breastfeeding?
What is the effect of Folmet on the Kidneys?
What is the effect of Folmet on the Liver?
What is the effect of Folmet on the Heart?
Folmet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Folmet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Folmet 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.
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.
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.
Yes, Folmet 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.
Long-term use of Folmet in doses 800 to 1200 micrograms can increase the risk of heart diseases, lung, and prostate cancer.