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

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

Mild

Rash
Skin redness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea

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 over 5 years ago

Is Forpride good for men?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Forpride supplementation has been found to be good for the male fertility as it increases the sperm count although additional research is warranted to substantiate the association.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Forpride safe to use?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Folic acid can be safely taken through the oral route or through an injection. The drug is safe when taken in doses less than 1000 micrograms per day.

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 almost 6 years ago

How to use Forpride?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Forpride 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 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Forpride?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Forpride 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 Forpride as per your doctor's instructions. Do not take it in more than the prescribed doses.