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

Afol Plus Benefits

Afol Plus is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Afol 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
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

Afol Plus Side Effects

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

Afol Plus Related Warnings

Is the use of Afol Plus safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Afol Plus in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Afol Plus safe during breastfeeding?

Afol Plus does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Afol Plus on the Kidneys?

Using Afol Plus does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Afol Plus on the Liver?

Afol Plus does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Afol Plus on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Afol Plus for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Afol Plus with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild

Estradiol

Afol Plus Contraindications

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

Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Afol Plus

Question almost 5 years ago

Can too much Afol Plus cause any unpleasant effects ?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 4 years ago

Does the Afol Plus cause any allergic reactions?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

In rare instances, severe allergic reaction to Afol Plus has been reported such as hives, breathlessness, and difficulty in swallowing.

Question about 5 years ago

Why is Afol Plus recommended during pregnancy?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Afol Plus is recommended during pregnancy because it is a very essential supplement which prevents the incidences such as neural tube defects in the unborn baby.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Afol Plus 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 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.