Folygel Capsule belongs to the class of 'Vitamins,' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It is used to treat and prevent vitamin B6 deficiency, folate deficiency and vitamin B12 deficiency. Folygel Capsule effectively treats various conditions caused due to lack of vitamins, such as anaemia (lack of red blood cells), peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder), seizures (fits), hyperoxaluria (excess oxalate levels in urine), homocystinuria (accumulation of an amino acid called homocysteine in urine and blood), cyanide poisoning and hyperhomocysteinemia (high levels of homocysteine in the blood).

Folygel Capsule contains Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). Folic acid is a type of vitamin B. It is necessary to form red blood cells, which transport oxygen throughout the body. It is also essential during pregnancy because it develops the unborn baby's brain and spinal cord. Cyanocobalamin is a type of vitamin B12 that provides vital nutrients. DHA is a nutritional supplement. DHA is important for brain development. DHA lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels, inhibits platelet aggregation and LDL oxidation, and inhibits the synthesis of inflammatory markers like prostaglandins. Overall, DHA is important in reducing the risk of heart and circulatory disease.

Take Folygel Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. You should take Folygel Capsule as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. Folygel Capsule may cause side effects such as nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), diarrhoea, anorexia (loss of appetite), headache, weight loss, fatigue, bloating and flatulence. These side effects are usually mild and do not require any medical attention. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.

Do not take Folygel Capsule if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not take Folygel Capsule , if you have hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood), osteoporosis (thin and brittle bones), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), kidney problems, cancer, undergone surgery, optic nerve damage. You are not well due to high levels of vitamin D. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Folygel Capsule contains Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). Folic acid is a type of vitamin B. It is necessary to form red blood cells, which transport oxygen throughout the body. It is also essential during pregnancy because it develops the unborn baby's brain and spinal cord. Cyanocobalamin is a type of vitamin B12 that provides vital nutrients. DHA is a nutritional supplement. DHA is important for brain development. DHA lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels, inhibits platelet aggregation and LDL oxidation, and inhibits the synthesis of inflammatory markers like prostaglandins. Overall, DHA is important in reducing the risk of heart and circulatory disease.

• Nausea (feeling sick)
• Vomiting (being sick)
• Diarrhoea
• Anorexia (loss of appetite)
• Headache
• Weight loss
• Fatigue
• Bloating
• Flatulence

Before taking Folygel Capsule , inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis due to kidney problems and have a stent in the heart. Tell your doctor if you are taking a blood thinner or have bleeding problems. This medicine may affect certain lab test results, so tell your lab worker or healthcare provider that you are taking Folygel Capsule . It is advised to avoid any dairy product after taking this medicine as it may make the medicine not work well. Excessive alcohol consumption reduces absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Alcohol can also worsen the side effects like drowsiness and stomach upset. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using the Folygel Capsule .

Drug-Drug Interactions: Folygel Capsule is known to interact with medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (penicillamine, sulfasalazine), blood cholesterol (cholestyramine), antacids (sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide), Parkinson's disease (levodopa, carbidopa), thyroid disease (thyroxine), bone disease (bisphosphonates), certain cancers (aminopterin, methotrexate), malaria (pyrimethamine), Wilson's disease (trientine), thyroid medications (levothyroxine), antibiotics (cotrimoxazole, chloramphenicol, tetracyclines).

Drug-Food Interactions: Folygel Capsule should not be taken along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect Folygel Capsule absorption in the body.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Folygel Capsule is known to interact with certain medical conditions like stomach ulcer, a blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), anaemia, and folate tumour.

• PENICILLAMINE
• SULFASALAZINE
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• SODIUM BICARBONATE
• MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
• LEVODOPA
• CARBIDOPA
• THYROXINE
• BISPHOSPHONATES
• AMINOPTERIN
• METHOTREXATE
• PYRIMETHAMINE
• TRIENTINE
• LEVOTHYROXINE
• COTRIMOXAZOLE
• CHLORAMPHENICOL
• TETRACYCLINE

• Eat a well-balanced diet. Avoid greasy and processed foods. Avoid foods containing high sugars.
• Keep a check on your weight. Shed excess weight by exercising regularly.
• Do not take stress as it may affect your eating habits.
• Quit smoking and limit alcohol intake.
• Undergo health check-ups regularly as advised by your doctor.

•  Clinical monitoring of folic acid, vitamins B12 and B6 levels through blood examinations is recommended.
• Let your doctor and the laboratory staff know if you are using Folygel Capsule since Folygel Capsule may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen.

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough food nutrients. Many nutrients are essential for a healthy life. Sometimes your body cannot absorb many nutrients even if you consume them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin, heart, kidney, respiratory, or neurological diseases. During pregnancy, a woman's body requires more vitamins, folic acid and DHA for the baby's development, so taking nutrients helps develop the baby.