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

Homisure Benefits

Homisure is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Anemia in Pregnancy
Vitamin B9 deficiency
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Loss of appetite (Read More - Boost Your Hunger: Effective Tips to Increase Appetite Naturally)

Homisure 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

Homisure Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Homisure 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
Neuropathy

Mild

Rash
Skin redness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea
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)
Headache
Nervousness
Involuntary movements (picking, lip smacking etc.)

Homisure Related Warnings

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

Severe Interaction of Homisure with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Colchicine

Levodopa

Carbidopa

Chloramphenicol

Moderate

Abacavir

Lamivudine

Amlodipine

Valsartan

Calcitonin

Vitamin C

Chloramphenicol

Metformin

Omeprazole

Ranitidine

Hydralazine

Mild

Estradiol

Conjugated Estrogens

Phenobarbital

Phenytoin

Homisure Contraindications

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

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

How to use Homisure?

General precautions for Homisure

Frequently asked Questions about Homisure

Question over 5 years ago

Can too much Homisure cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Long-term use of Homisure in doses 800 to 1200 micrograms can increase the risk of heart diseases, lung, and prostate cancer.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Homisure?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Homisure 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 almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Homisure?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Homisure can be safely taken through the oral route or injectible. The drug is safe when taken in doses less than 1000 micrograms per day. You are advised to take Homisure as per your doctor's instructions. Do not take it in more than the prescribed doses.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Homisure on my own without doctors advice?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Homisure should not be discontinued on your own. Your doctor may want to check your recent levels of folic acid with the help of blood tests. If the reports are satisfactory then your doctor will ask you to discontinue Homisure.