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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:29 PM IST
Folisan Tablet 15's is a vitamin supplement used to treat nutritional deficiencies. This medicine helps maintain cognitive function, and neurological processes, prevents low folate levels, helps in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, formation of red blood cells, and regulates body functions. Common side effects include stomach upset, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting.
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About Folisan Tablet 15's

Folisan Tablet 15's belongs to the class of 'multivitamins', primarily 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). 

Folisan Tablet 15's contains L-Methylfolate, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate and Mecobalamin. 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. Mecobalamin regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. 

Your doctor will decide the duration based on your medical condition. Sometimes, Folisan Tablet 15'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 or herbal products before starting Folisan Tablet 15's. If you are allergic to Folisan Tablet 15's or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking Folisan Tablet 15's. This supplement should not be given to children unless advised by a doctor. It is not known if alcohol interacts with Folisan Tablet 15's, so consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Uses of Folisan Tablet 15's

Management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies

Medicinal Benefits

Folisan Tablet 15's is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It contains L-Methylfolate, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate and Mecobalamin. 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). Mecobalamin (Methylcobalamin) regulates body functions like cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.

Directions for Use

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Folisan Tablet 15's

  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting Folisan Tablet 15's. Let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders like pernicious anaemia before starting Folisan Tablet 15's. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Folisan Tablet 15's. Drinking alcohol may hinder the nutrients' absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Folisan Tablet 15's. Keep Folisan Tablet 15's away from direct sunlight. Do not store Folisan Tablet 15's above 25ºC

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Folisan Tablet 15's may interact with anti-cancer drugs (altretamine) and fits medicines (phenytoin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Please avoid alcohol while using Folisan Tablet 15's to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use Folisan Tablet 15'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.
  • Sprinkle sunflower seeds over your food, vegetables and salads. 
  • 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 Folisan Tablet 15'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 Folisan Tablet 15's, so consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Folisan Tablet 15'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 Folisan Tablet 15's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Folisan Tablet 15's if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Caution

It is unknown whether Folisan Tablet 15'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 Folisan Tablet 15'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 Folisan Tablet 15's. Your dosage may be adjusted in case of renal impairment.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will decide whether Folisan Tablet 15's can be given to the child or not. The dosage depends on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

4/9, First Main Street, Gajalakshmi Nagar, Chrompet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600048
Other Info - FOL1121

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FAQs

Folisan Tablet 15's belongs to the class of 'multivitamins', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies.
Folisan Tablet 15's is a vitamin supplement and consists of L-Methylfolate, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (vitamin B6), and Mecobalamin (vitamin B12). When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Folisan Tablet 15's helps replenish these deficient levels. Collectively, Folisan Tablet 15's treats nutritional deficiencies.
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take Folisan Tablet 15'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 Folisan Tablet 15's. Hence, taking Folisan Tablet 15'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.
The common side effects of Folisan Tablet 15's include nausea, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Folic acid deficiency happens when your body does not get enough folate (vitamin B9), which is needed to make healthy red blood cells. This can lead to anaemia, causing extreme tiredness, low energy, muscle weakness, and pale skin. If left untreated, it can also lead to complications such as problems with the nervous system, heart issues, temporary infertility, and complications during pregnancy and birth defects. Chronic deficiency may also increase the risk of heart failure.
Folisan Tablet 15'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 Folisan Tablet 15's.
You should take Folisan Tablet 15's as recommended by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended daily dose of vitamin and mineral supplements.

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