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

Forpride Benefits

Forpride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Forpride 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

Forpride Side Effects

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

Forpride Related Warnings

Is the use of Forpride safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Forpride without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Forpride safe during breastfeeding?

Forpride does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Forpride on the Kidneys?

Forpride does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Forpride on the Liver?

Forpride does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Forpride on the Heart?

Forpride is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Forpride with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Forpride Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

How to use Forpride?

General precautions for Forpride

Frequently asked Questions about Forpride

Question almost 6 years ago

Why is Forpride recommended during pregnancy?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Forpride 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 6 years ago

How does Forpride work?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Folate is required by the human body for the synthesis, repair, and methylation of DNA. It also acts as a cofactor for various biological processes. Folate plays an important role during cell division and is required during infancy and pregnancy. Folate is required for the synthesis of healthy red blood cells. Deficiency of folate can affect all these roles and can cause anemia thus Forpride fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.