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

Foltin Benefits

Foltin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Foltin 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

Foltin Side Effects

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

Foltin Related Warnings

Is the use of Foltin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Foltin safely.

Safe
Is the use of Foltin safe during breastfeeding?

Foltin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Foltin on the Kidneys?

Using Foltin does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Foltin on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Foltin on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Foltin for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Foltin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Foltin Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Foltin?

General precautions for Foltin

Frequently asked Questions about Foltin

Question over 5 years ago

When should I take the Foltin?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Foltin should be taken at the same time, whether morning or night. It should be taken with a glass of water, with or without food.

Question about 5 years ago

What are neural tube defects?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Foltin help in hair growth?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Foltin is responsible for cell growth inside the skin, hair, and nails. It can help with hair growth.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Foltin on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Foltin 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 Foltin.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Foltin?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Foltin 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.