Afol Injection 
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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol
USED FOR:
Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
COMPOSITION:
Folic Acid (NA)
Therapeutic Uses:
blood related
CAUTION
Afol Injection may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol (Disulfiram reactions).
SAFE
Afol Injection is safe to use during pregnancy.Adequate and well-controlled human studies have shown low or no risk.
SAFE
Afol Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
SAFE
Afol Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Afol Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Afol Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Afol Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Afol Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Afol Injection
Afol Injection is used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia and anemia due to chronic kidney disease.
How to use Afol Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Afol Injection works
Afol Injection is an anti-anemic medication. It replenishes the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen.
Common Nausea, Abdominal distension, Decreased appetite, Flatulence.
Expert advice for Afol Injection
Do not take folic acid, if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to folic acid or any of the other ingredients.
Talk to your doctor, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Q. Does folic acid contain iron?
Folic acid is a component of the B group of vitamins
Q. Can I take folic acid with iron supplement?
It does not contain iron and can be taken with iron supplement
Q. Does vitamin D have folic acid?
Folic acid is a component of the B group of vitamins and it does not have Vitamin D
Q. Is folic acid good for everyone/skin/health/polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)/hair loss/anemia?
Everyone needs folic acid for good health. It is good for skin, hair, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and anemia. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding the use of folic acid
Q. What is Folvite/ Fol123/ Folvite MB tablet used for?
Folvite/ Fol123/ Folvite MB are the trade names for active drug folic acid. Folvite contains only folic acid which is a component of the B group of vitamins. While Fol123/ Folvite MB, in addition to folic acid also has other forms of vitamin B. In addition folic acid is also used for prevention of folate deficiency caused by some medicines (e.g. phenytoin, phenobarbital and primidone used to treat epilepsy), folate deficiency caused by long-term red blood cell damage or kidney dialysis However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding the dose and duration of use of folic acid
Q. How long can I take folic acid for?
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration
Q. Does folic acid have side effects increase weight/acidity?
Folic acid may have rare side effect like acidity, while it has no known effect on weight gain
Q. Can I take folic acid with birth control?
Folic acid supplementation does not affect birth control, and can be taken if you are suffering from anemia due to folic acid deficiency However, always follow the advice of the doctor regarding the dose and duration of use of folic acid
Q. Can I take folic acid with methotrexate/warfarin/calcium/metformin/antibiotics?
Folic acid may interact with medicines such as methotrexate/sulfonamide antibiotics (sulfasalazine, cotrimoxazole etc). It has no known effect if taken with warfarin/calcium/ metformin.
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