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Foligel-XT Tablet 10's

Foligel-XT Tablet 10's

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-26

About Foligel-XT Tablet 10's

Foligel-XT Tablet 10's is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food. It could lead to various health problems, including defective bone growth, skin disorders, digestive issues, and dementia (memory loss). 

Foligel-XT Tablet 10's contains L-Methylfolate, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate and Methylcobalamin. L-Methylfolate helps in producing new blood cells and prevents low folate levels. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate is involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Methylcobalamin regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. 

Your doctor will decide the duration based on your medical condition. Sometimes, Foligel-XT Tablet 10's may cause common side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Let your doctor know if you use any other medicines before starting Foligel-XT Tablet 10's. If you are allergic to Foligel-XT Tablet 10's or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking Foligel-XT Tablet 10's. Foligel-XT Tablet 10's should not be given to children unless advised by a doctor. It is not known if alcohol interacts with Foligel-XT Tablet 10's, so consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Uses of Foligel-XT Tablet 10's

Management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies

Medicinal Benefits

Foligel-XT Tablet 10's is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It contains L-Methylfolate, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate and Methylcobalamin. L-Methylfolate helps the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. It prevents and treats folate deficiency. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (vitamin B6) is involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. It helps in cognitive development through the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters and maintains normal homocysteine levels (an amino acid in the blood). Methylcobalamin (Mecobalamin) regulates body functions like cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It treats alcoholic and diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage) and pernicious anaemia.

Directions for Use

Swallow Foligel-XT Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Foligel-XT Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting Foligel-XT Tablet 10's. Let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders like pernicious anaemia before starting Foligel-XT Tablet 10's. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Foligel-XT Tablet 10's. Drinking alcohol may hinder Foligel-XT Tablet 10's absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Foligel-XT Tablet 10's. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Foligel-XT Tablet 10's may interact with anti-cancer drugs (altretamine) and fits medicines (phenytoin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Please avoid alcohol while using Foligel-XT Tablet 10's to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use Foligel-XT Tablet 10's with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, and allergic reactions to medicines.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ALTRETAMINE
  • PHENYTOIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, salmon, shellfish, oysters, clams, dark green vegetables such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpea.

  • Try folate-rich food sources like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid.

  • Include fruits like citrus, banana, and watermelon in your diet.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Avoid excess fatty foods.

Special Advise

  • Clinical monitoring of vitamins B12 and B6 levels through blood examinations is recommended. 

  • Let your doctor and the laboratory staff know if you are using Foligel-XT Tablet 10's since Pyridoxal-5-phosphate may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases. Sometimes your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol interacts with Foligel-XT Tablet 10's, so consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Foligel-XT Tablet 10's should be used during pregnancy only when advised by your doctor. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Foligel-XT Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Foligel-XT Tablet 10's if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Caution

It is unknown whether Foligel-XT Tablet 10's affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Foligel-XT Tablet 10's. Your dosage may be adjusted in case of liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Foligel-XT Tablet 10's. Your dosage may be adjusted in case of renal impairment.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will decide whether Foligel-XT Tablet 10's can be given to the child or not. The dosage of Foligel-XT Tablet 10's depends on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A.O.2201/2202-B,Tharwani Heights,Plot no 4,Sector 18,Palm Beach Road,Navi Mumbai-400706
Other Info - FOL0988

FAQs

Foligel-XT Tablet 10's is used for the management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies.
Foligel-XT Tablet 10's is a vitamin supplement and consists of L-Methylfolate, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (vitamin B6), and Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12). When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Foligel-XT Tablet 10's helps replenish these deficient levels. Collectively, Foligel-XT Tablet 10's treats nutritional deficiencies.
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate in Foligel-XT Tablet 10's may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take Foligel-XT Tablet 10's before undergoing blood and urine examinations.
Avoid taking more than one multivitamin product concomitantly unless advised by the doctor. Taking similar nutritional supplements simultaneously can lead to a vitamin overdose or other serious side effects.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of Foligel-XT Tablet 10's. Hence, taking Foligel-XT Tablet 10's two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.

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