Hem UP: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Hem UP Benefits

Hem UP is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Hem UP 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

Hem UP Side Effects

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

Hem UP Related Warnings

Is the use of Hem UP safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of Hem UP safe during breastfeeding?
What is the effect of Hem UP on the Kidneys?
What is the effect of Hem UP on the Liver?
What is the effect of Hem UP on the Heart?

Severe Interaction of Hem UP with Other Drugs

Hem UP 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

Hem UP Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy
Allergy
Peptic Ulcer

Frequently asked Questions about Hem UP

Question almost 6 years ago

What are the natural resources of Folic acid?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Some of the natural sources of Folate are green leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts, meat, eggs, yeast, liver, dairy products, beans, peas, seafood, yeast, grains, beef liver, and beef kidney. Many food items are fortified with Folic acid. Folic acid is required for the synthesis of genetic material and red blood cells. Its deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia. It is also essential for pregnant women before and during the pregnancy. Deficiency of Folic acid during pregnancy can result in premature delivery and babies with the neural tube defects.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Hem UP without consulting a doctor?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Self-medication can be dangerous to health, therefore, one should take Hem UP after consulting a doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Hem UP?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Hem UP 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 over 5 years ago

How to use Hem UP?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Hem UP 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.

Question almost 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.