L-Methyl Folate Information

L-Methyl Folate is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Nutritional Deficiency.

The correct dosage of L-Methyl Folate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, L-Methyl Folate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of L-Methyl Folate are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

L-Methyl Folate's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Mild while nursing. In addition, L-Methyl Folate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the L-Methyl Folate related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of L-Methyl Folate since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on L-Methyl Folate contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, L-Methyl Folate may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that L-Methyl Folate is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

L-Methyl Folate Benefits
L-Methyl Folate Side Effects
L-Methyl Folate Contraindications

L-Methyl Folate Benefits & Uses

L-Methyl Folate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency

L-Methyl Folate 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: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

L-Methyl Folate Related Warnings

Is the use of L-Methyl Folate safe for pregnant women?

L-Methyl Folate has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of L-Methyl Folate safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of L-Methyl Folate for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of L-Methyl Folate on the Kidneys?

Using L-Methyl Folate does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of L-Methyl Folate on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of L-Methyl Folate on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of L-Methyl Folate on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of L-Methyl Folate for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of L-Methyl Folate with Other Drugs

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

Mild

Prednisolone

L-Methyl Folate Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Megaloblastic Anemia
Pernicious Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about L-Methyl Folate

Is this L-Methyl Folate habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that L-Methyl Folate is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

L-Methyl Folate does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take L-Methyl Folate only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, L-Methyl Folate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

L-Methyl Folate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and L-Methyl Folate

Taking L-Methyl Folate with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and L-Methyl Folate

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking L-Methyl Folate with alcohol.

Unknown