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Vifol 5mg Tablet is a product of Osho Pharma Pvt Ltd
Composition: Folic Acid (5mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Vifol 5mg Tablet

Description:

Vifol 5mg Tablet is a folic acid supplement. It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have too few red blood cells because you have too little folic acid in your body. Folic acid is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body.

Vifol 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Take it as a whole, do not break, chew, or crush them. Your doctor will decide the doses you need depending on the severity of your condition. It may help to eat a well-balanced diet that has enough folic acid, iron, vitamins, and minerals.

This medicine is generally well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, it may cause abdominal distension, flatulence, nausea, and weight loss in some people. While on treatment with this medicine, you may need to take blood tests to check your blood cells and iron levels, monitor your progress, and check for side effects.

Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma or other allergies, or high blood pressure. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. It may be advisable to limit alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vifol 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Vifol

  • Weight loss
  • No common side effects seen

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Vifol 5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vifol 5mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Vifol 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Vifol 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Vifol 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

Is it ok to take Vifol 5mg Tablet when not pregnant?

Usually, folic acid requirements are met from the diet and therefore additional supplements are not required. In general, Vifol 5mg Tablet is recommended only when you have a deficiency of folic acid. However, Vifol 5mg Tablet is advised to women who are pregnant and who want to conceive. The medicine should be taken at least 4 weeks before pregnancy and should continue its use up to 3 months of pregnancy. Consult your doctor if not sure.

Can Vifol 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Animal studies on Vifol 5mg Tablet suggest that taking the medicine in excess along with a high-fat diet may lead to weight gain and fat accumulation. But this weight gain was not evident when taken along with a normal or low-fat diet, even with excess Vifol 5mg Tablet. In humans, similar studies have not been conducted and therefore knowledge regarding weight gain is lacking. Therefore, if you are on Vifol 5mg Tablet eat a low-fat meal to be on the safer side.

How long does Vifol 5mg Tablet take to work?

Vifol 5mg Tablet usually starts working within a few hours of taking it. If you are taking it for iron deficiency anemia, you may start feeling better after a few weeks of taking it. In case you are taking it during pregnancy, you may not notice any difference but this does not mean that the dose is not working. Continue taking Vifol 5mg Tablet for the duration recommended by your doctor.

Why should women start taking Vifol 5mg Tablet before they become pregnant?

Keeping the right level of folic acid in the body before getting pregnant reduces the risk of developing neural tube defects in the baby. The neural tube defect, in most cases, is caused if the structure (neural tube) from which the central nervous system develops (brain and spinal cord) in a baby does not form or is only partially closed. full closure of the neural tube occurs during the end of the fourth week of pregnancy. Folic acid helps in the formation of neural tubes. Therefore, to prevent this defect women should start Vifol 5mg Tablet before four weeks of pregnancy.

Can I breastfeed while taking Vifol 5mg Tablet?

Affirmative, you can breastfeed while taking Vifol 5mg Tablet as it is not harmful to the baby. Vifol 5mg Tablet contains folic acid which is naturally found in breast milk. Though its initial levels in breast milk are low, it rises eventually. Since it is actively secreted in breast milk, the mother may take Vifol 5mg Tablet every day to maintain the required levels. Communicate to your doctor if you have any questions related to nutrient supplementation in breastfeeding.

When should I take Vifol 5mg Tablet, in the morning or at night?

You can take Vifol 5mg Tablet any time of the day, but try to take it at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take it. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, cut or crush the medicine.

Can Vifol 5mg Tablet make you sick?

Generally, Vifol 5mg Tablet is well tolerated. However, some people may experience nausea (feeling sick), loss of appetite, bloating, and excessive passing of gas. The medicine may also worsen the symptoms of any coexisting vitamin B12 deficiency. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor but do not stop taking Vifol 5mg Tablet.

How long do I need to take Vifol 5mg Tablet?

The duration of treatment with Vifol 5mg Tablet depends on the reason you are taking it for. If you are planning your pregnancy, you may start taking it 4 weeks before pregnancy and continue up to the first 3 months of pregnancy. If you are taking it for folic acid deficiency then you may have to take it for 4 months or longer (if your deficiency does not subside). If you are taking it to reduce the side effects of methotrexate then you may need to take it for as long as you are taking methotrexate. Consult your prescribing physician to know the exact duration of your therapy.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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