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

Fur Benefits

Fur is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Fur 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

Fur Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fur is used -

Severe

Anaphylactic reaction
Bronchospasm

Moderate

Confusion
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Epigastric Pain

Mild

Rash
Skin redness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Headache

Fur Related Warnings

Is the use of Fur safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Fur without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Fur safe during breastfeeding?

Fur does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fur on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Fur on kidneys.
What is the effect of Fur on the Liver?

Fur may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Fur on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Fur. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Severe Interaction of Fur with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Abacavir

Lamivudine

Amlodipine

Valsartan

Calcitonin

Tetracycline

Levothyroxine

Omeprazole

Esomeprazole

Ranitidine

Chloramphenicol

Mild

Estradiol

Fur Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy
Allergy
Peptic Ulcer

How to use Fur?

General precautions for Fur

Frequently asked Questions about Fur

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Fur 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 Fur fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Fur?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Fur 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.

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 Fur 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 almost 5 years ago

What is anencephaly?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Anencephaly is a serious birth defect which occurs when a baby is born without some parts of the skull and brain. It is also known as a neural tube defect.