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

Folnate Benefits

Folnate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folnate 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

Folnate Side Effects

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

Folnate Related Warnings

Is the use of Folnate safe for pregnant women?

Folnate is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Folnate safe during breastfeeding?

Folnate does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folnate on the Kidneys?

Folnate does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folnate on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Folnate on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folnate on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folnate with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folnate Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Folnate?

General precautions for Folnate

Frequently asked Questions about Folnate

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Folnate cause stomach problems ?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Long-term oral use of Folic acid can be unsafe as it can cause stomach upset, gas, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.

Question about 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Folnate?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Folnate deficiency can be treated by taking 250 micrograms to 1 milligram of the drug. For pregnant women, the recommended dosage is 400 micrograms per day from supplements or fortified food. You are urged to follow doctors instructions as the recommended dosage is always suggested by a physician after analyzing the deficiency in the body with the help of current blood reports.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Folnate good for men?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Folnate 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.