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Foly Benefits

Foly is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Foly 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

Foly Side Effects

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

Foly Related Warnings

Is the use of Foly safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Foly in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Foly safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Foly.

Safe
What is the effect of Foly on the Kidneys?

Foly is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Foly on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Foly on the Heart?

You can take Foly without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Foly with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Foly Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Foly

Question over 5 years ago

Why is Foly recommended during pregnancy?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Foly 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Foly interact with any medicine?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Foly has reported interactions with medicines like fosphenytoin, methotrexate, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, and pyrimethamine. Always check with a medical practitioner once before taking them together.

Question over 5 years ago

When should I take the Foly?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Foly 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 over 5 years ago

Is Foly safe to use?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Folic acid can be safely taken through the oral route or through an injection. The drug is safe when taken in doses less than 1000 micrograms per day.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Foly on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Foly 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 Foly.