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

Folygel Benefits

Folygel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folygel 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

Folygel Side Effects

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

Folygel Related Warnings

Is the use of Folygel safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Folygel safely.

Safe
Is the use of Folygel safe during breastfeeding?

Folygel does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folygel on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Folygel on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Folygel on the Liver?

Folygel is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folygel on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folygel with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Folygel Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Folygel?

General precautions for Folygel

Frequently asked Questions about Folygel

Question over 5 years ago

Does Folygel help in hair growth?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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

Question over 5 years ago

Is Folygel 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

Does Folygel 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 over 5 years ago

When should I take the Folygel?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Folygel 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 almost 6 years ago

How to use Folygel?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Folygel 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.