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

Folpreg Benefits

Folpreg is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Loss of appetite (Read More - Boost Your Hunger: Effective Tips to Increase Appetite Naturally)

Folpreg 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

Folpreg Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Folpreg is used -

Moderate

Confusion
Neuropathy

Mild

Irritability
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Nausea or vomiting
Sleepiness
Stomach Upset
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia

Common

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Rash
Headache
Itching or burning
Nervousness
Involuntary movements (picking, lip smacking etc.)

Folpreg Related Warnings

Is the use of Folpreg safe for pregnant women?

Folpreg is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Folpreg safe during breastfeeding?

Folpreg does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Folpreg on the Kidneys?

Folpreg may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Folpreg on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Folpreg. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Folpreg only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Folpreg on the Heart?

Information about safety of Folpreg for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Severe Interaction of Folpreg with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Colchicine

Levodopa

Carbidopa

Chloramphenicol

Moderate

Mild

Prednisolone

Conjugated Estrogens

Phenobarbital

Phenytoin

Folpreg Contraindications

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

Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Kidney Disease
Polycythemia Vera
Drug Allergy
Megaloblastic Anemia
Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy
Seizures

How to use Folpreg?

General precautions for Folpreg

Frequently asked Questions about Folpreg

Question over 5 years ago

Does Folpreg cause breathing difficulties?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you may experience mild breathing problems while taking Folpreg. Try not to wear tight-fitted clothing while you are facing breathing difficulties go in an open space to breathe normally. However, if you are feeling extreme discomfort and breathlessness call your doctor right away.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Folpreg be used for the treatment of neck pain?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Yes, the spontaneous pain, tingling, burning and itching associated with neck pain alleviates with the use of the Folpreg.

Question over 5 years ago

What are the precautions to be taken while administration of this Folpreg?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

The Folpreg is susceptible to breaking down in the presence of light and it also gets affected by the moisture. Therefore, it should be consumed as soon as the package is opened and must be protected from the light and moisture.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Folpreg?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Folpreg is an active form of vitamin B12. It is available in the form of oral, parenteral, and sublingual (under the tongue) formulations. It is used to treat B12 deficiency, Alzheimer's disease, diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage due to diabetes), visual function, rheumatoid arthritis, Bell's Palsy (facial paralysis or temporary weakness of the facial muscles), sleep-wake rhythm (irregular sleeping pattern) disorder and neuropathic pain.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Folpreg work?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Folpreg works by forming myelin sheath which is used to cover and protect the nerve cells. Folpreg is used to revive the nerve cells. In the absence of enough Folpreg, myeline sheath doesn't form properly leading to nerve damage.