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

Folson Benefits

Folson is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folson 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

Folson Side Effects

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

Folson Related Warnings

Is the use of Folson safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Folson safely.

Safe
Is the use of Folson safe during breastfeeding?

Folson does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folson on the Kidneys?

Folson does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folson on the Liver?

Using Folson does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folson on the Heart?

Folson is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folson with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folson Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Folson?

General precautions for Folson

Frequently asked Questions about Folson

Question almost 6 years ago

Why is Folson recommended during pregnancy?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Folson 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 over 5 years ago

Can too much Folson cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Long-term use of Folson in doses 800 to 1200 micrograms can increase the risk of heart diseases, lung, and prostate cancer.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Folson?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Folson 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 almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Folson on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Folson should not be discontinued on your own. Your doctor may want to check your recent levels of folic acid with the help of blood tests. If the reports are satisfactory then your doctor will ask you to discontinue Folson.