Gofolate Plus: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gofolate Plus Benefits

Gofolate Plus is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Loss of appetite (Read More - Boost Your Hunger: Effective Tips to Increase Appetite Naturally)

Gofolate Plus 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

Gofolate Plus Side Effects

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

Moderate

Confusion
Neuropathy

Mild

Irritability
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Nausea or vomiting
Sleepiness
Stomach Upset
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia

Common

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Rash
Headache
Itching or burning
Nervousness
Involuntary movements (picking, lip smacking etc.)

Gofolate Plus Related Warnings

Is the use of Gofolate Plus safe for pregnant women?

Gofolate Plus is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Gofolate Plus safe during breastfeeding?

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

Very few cases of side effects of Gofolate Plus on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Gofolate Plus on the Liver?

Gofolate Plus may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Gofolate Plus on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Gofolate Plus on heart. So it is not known whether taking Gofolate Plus will cause side effects on heart or not.

Severe Interaction of Gofolate Plus with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Colchicine

Levodopa

Carbidopa

Chloramphenicol

Moderate

Mild

Prednisolone

Conjugated Estrogens

Phenobarbital

Phenytoin

Gofolate Plus Contraindications

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

Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Kidney Disease
Polycythemia Vera
Drug Allergy
Megaloblastic Anemia
Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy
Seizures

How to use Gofolate Plus?

General precautions for Gofolate Plus

Frequently asked Questions about Gofolate Plus

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Gofolate Plus?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

The general recommended an oral dose of the Gofolate Plus is 1500 µg daily, divided into three doses. It is also available in other forms such as injectibles. Patients with critically low levels of methylcobalamin are often recommended by to take intramuscular injections to cover up for their deficiency.

Question almost 6 years ago

What are the different types of neuralgia that can be treated with the Gofolate Plus?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

The Gofolate Plus can be used for the treatment of subacute herpetic neuralgia (pain that persists for 30 to 120 days following a rash by herpes zoster), glossopharyngeal neuralgia (extreme pain at the back of the tongue, throat or ears) and trigeminal neuralgia (extreme pain caused via trigeminal nerve from face to the brain).

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Gofolate Plus be used for the treatment of neck pain?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Yes, the spontaneous pain, tingling, burning and itching associated with neck pain alleviates with the use of the Gofolate Plus.

Question almost 6 years ago

How can i naturally take methylcobalamin?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Methylcobalamin is abundantly found in eggs, milk, curd, meat (chicken and fish). However, if your levels are very low you are recommended to take medicines as per doctors instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

Are there any dermatological side effects of Gofolate Plus therapy?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, there may be some undesirable effects associated with Gofolate Plus such as acne, acne-rosacea (redness of the face) and some allergic reactions.