Folmet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult(Male) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Folmet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Folmet safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of Folmet safe during breastfeeding?
What is the effect of Folmet on the Kidneys?
What is the effect of Folmet on the Liver?
What is the effect of Folmet on the Heart?
Folmet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Folmet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Yes, Folmet 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.
Long-term oral use of Folic acid can be unsafe as it can cause stomach upset, gas, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
Long-term use of Folmet in doses 800 to 1200 micrograms can increase the risk of heart diseases, lung, and prostate cancer.
Folate is required by the human body for the synthesis, repair, and methylation of DNA. It also acts as a cofactor for various biological processes. Folate plays an important role during cell division and is required during infancy and pregnancy. Folate is required for the synthesis of healthy red blood cells. Deficiency of folate can affect all these roles and can cause anemia thus Folmet fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.
In rare instances, severe allergic reaction to Folmet has been reported such as hives, breathlessness, and difficulty in swallowing.