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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 30, 2024 | 3:19 PM IST
Folvite Active Capsule is a vitamin supplement used to treat nutritional deficiencies. This medicine helps maintain cognitive function, and neurological processes, birth weight and meets the mother's increased needs during preconception, pregnancy, and nursing. Common side effects include stomach upset, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Pfizer Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

About Folvite Active Capsule

Folvite Active Capsule is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. When the body does not absorb or obtain enough nutrients from food, this is referred to as a nutritional deficiency. Vitamins and minerals are essential for body development and disease prevention.

Folvite Active Capsule is a combination of three nutritional supplements: L Methyl Folate, Vitamin B12, and Pyridoxal 5 phosphate. L Methyl Folate aids in the formation of red blood cells and helps treat or prevent anaemia. Vitamin B12 and Pyridoxal 5 phosphate help replenish the body's vitamin deficiencies. They aid in the maintenance of proper hormonal balance in the body, ensuring proper organ growth and function. Together, it helps in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

Take Folvite Active Capsule as recommended. Certain common side effects, such as stomach upset, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting, may occur in some cases. The majority of these side effects do not necessitate medical attention and will subside gradually over time. However, if you are experiencing these side effects on a regular basis, you should consult your doctor.

Do not take Folvite Active Capsule if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Consult your doctor before taking Folvite Active Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Children should not be given a Folvite Active Capsule unless recommended by a doctor. It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Folvite Active Capsule . However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.

Uses of Folvite Active Capsule

Management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies

Medicinal Benefits

Folvite Active Capsule is a combination of three nutritional supplements: L-Methyl Folate, Vitamin B12, and Pyridoxal 5 phosphate. L Methyl Folate is a type of folate that replenishes folic acid deficiency, which aids in the formation of new red blood cells and helps treat or prevent anaemia. Vitamin B12 and Pyridoxal 5 phosphate replenish the body's vitamin deficiencies. They aid in the maintenance of proper hormonal balance in the body, ensuring proper organ growth and function. Together, Folvite Active Capsule helps in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Folvite Active Capsule

  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Folvite Active Capsule , do not consume it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Folvite Active Capsule . Children should only be given Folvite Active Capsule if recommended by a doctor. It is unknown whether consuming alcohol with Folvite Active Capsule is safe. However, it is best to avoid or limit alcohol consumption as a precaution.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Folvite Active Capsule may interact with the medicines used to treat tuberculosis (e.g. cycloserine, Isoniazid), medicines used to treat high blood pressure (e.g. hydralazine), antibiotic medications (e.g. tetracycline, chloramphenicol), medicines used to treat cancer (e.g. arsenic trioxide), anti-Parkinson medicines (e.g. levodopa), anti-seizers medications (e.g. lamotrigine), anticonvulsant medicines (e.g. phenytoin, phenobarbitone), and medicines used to treat arthritis and other conditions (e.g. penicillamine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before taking Folvite Active Capsule if you have bipolar disorder, malabsorption or any ongoing medical condition.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CYCLOSERINE
  • ISONIAZID
  • HYDRALAZINE
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • ARSENIC TRIOXIDE
  • LEVODOPA
  • LAMOTRIGINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITONE
  • PENICILLAMINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.

  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 

  • Choose foods high in nutrients, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

  • Replace fatty protein sources with lean alternatives and consume modest quantities of healthy fat for improved wellbeing.

  • Create a diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3-rich foods, and lean protein sources.

  • Instead of saturated and trans-fats, choose monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (fish, nuts, and vegetable oils).

  • Select/prepare foods and beverages with less added sugars/caloric sweeteners.

  • Be mindful of salt; consume no more than 2,300 mg each day.

  • Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.

  • Undergo health check-ups regularly as advised by your doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiencies: When the body does not absorb or obtain enough nutrients from food, this is referred to as a nutritional deficiency. Vitamins and minerals are essential for body development and disease prevention. Even if you consume a lot of nutrients, your body may not be able to absorb them all. Nutrient deficiency can cause various health issues, including a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion issues, abnormal bone growth, and neurological diseases.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Folvite Active Capsule . However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.

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Pregnancy

Caution

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Please consult a doctor; your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor as there is no substantial research yet on the use of Folvite Active Capsule in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.

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Driving

Caution

It is not known whether Folvite Active Capsule alters your ability to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using Folvite Active Capsule in patients with liver impairment. Your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using Folvite Active Capsule in patients with kidney impairment. Your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Caution

Limited data is available regarding the usage of Folvite Active Capsule in children, so please consult a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

The Capital, 1802, 18th Floor , Plot No. C-70, ‘G’ Block , Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East , Mumbai – 400051
Other Info - FOL0637

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FAQs

Folvite Active Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called nutritional supplements used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies.
Folvite Active Capsule contains L Methyl Folate, Vitamin B12, and Pyridoxal 5 phosphate. L Methyl Folate aids in the formation of new red blood cells, which helps to treat or prevent anaemia. Vitamin B12 and Pyridoxal 5 phosphate aid in the maintenance of proper hormonal balance in the body, ensuring proper organ growth and function. Together, Folvite Active Capsule aids in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.
Unless directed otherwise by a doctor, do not take more than one multivitamin product simultaneously. Taking similar nutritional supplement products simultaneously can result in a vitamin overdose or serious side effects.
If recommended by a doctor, Folvite Active Capsule can be taken with antibiotics. However, keep a 2-4 hour gap between Folvite Active Capsule and antibiotic medications, as taking them together may reduce their effectiveness.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose.
Folic acid deficiency may cause anaemia, poor growth, irritability or diarrhoea, fatigue and reduced sense of taste. It also may cause the risk of birth defects, particularly neural tube defects, during pregnancy.
Folvite Active Capsule can be taken during pregnancy if advised by the doctor. The doctor will recommend this medication only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
The doctor will determine how many doses of Folvite Active Capsule you need to take in a day based on your health condition. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Limited data is available regarding the usage of Folvite Active Capsule in children, so please consult a doctor.
Folvite Active Capsule helps support the health of both mother and foetus when used during pregnancy. It aids the cognitive function of foetus and treats nutritional deficiency by providing essential vitamins. However, it should be taken during pregnancy only if advised by the doctor.
Yes, Folvite Active Capsule may cause vomiting as a common side effect. If you experience vomiting, drink ginger or peppermint tea, eat small, frequent meals, take fresh air, avoid strong odours and stay hydrated.
Yes, Folvite Active Capsule is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Folvite Active Capsule should be taken orally. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it.
The side effects of Folvite Active Capsule include diarrhoea, stomach upset, nausea, and vomiting. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

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