Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Abdominal distension, Decreased appetite, Flatulence.

Common Headache, Nausea, Hair loss, Vomiting, Dizziness, Abnormal liver function tests, Fever, Abdominal pain, Vertigo.

Expert advice for Folic Acid

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.

Expert advice for Dehel Tablet

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it.
Takethe medicine with meals or with a snackTake plenty of fluids and fiber rich diet to avoid constipation.
Do not start or continue the albendazole tablets and consult your doctor:
If you have or ever had liver disease 
If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
If you are breast feeding

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Q. Is Dehel an antibiotic?
Dehel is an antibiotic. It is an anthelmintic drug and is used in the treatment of many parasitic infections.

Q. What is Dehel used for?
Dehel is used for the treatment of infections caused by helminths (worms) like Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm/threadworm), Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus (hookworms), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), Strongyloides stercoralis, animal hookworm larvae causing cutaneous larva migrans, and Opisthorchis viverrini (liver flukes) and Clonorchis sinensis. It is also indicated for the treatment of Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. (tapeworm) infections and has shown good activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for worms as there could be many worms against which Dehel would not be effective.

Q. How does Dehel work?
Dehel works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by inhibiting tubulin polymerization which causes energy depletion and decreases the mobility of the worm and hence kills the helminth.

Q. Can I take Dehel with fluconazole?
Dehel can be taken with fluconazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Dehel safe?
Dehel is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Dehel effective for treating pinworms?
Dehel is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicolaris). Dehel is active against the larval and the adult stages. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.

Q. Is Dehel an over the counter product?
Dehel is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.

Q. Is Dehel safe in G6PD deficiency?
Dehel is safe to use in people with G6PD deficiency. Please consult your doctor to know more about drugs which are to be avoided in G6PD deficient people.

Q. Does Dehel kill tapeworms?
Dehel is active against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for these worm infestations.

Q. Does Dehel cause diarrhoea?
Diarrhoea is an uncommon side effect of Dehel. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Dehel.

Q. Does Dehel work?
Dehel works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Dehel useful in the treatment of scabies?
Dehel is not used for the treatment of scabies. If you think you are suffering from scabies, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Dehel treat Giardia?
Dehel can be used to treat giardiasis. It has shown activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor if you think you are suffering from giardiasis as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Dehel kill eggs?
Dehel does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms.