Manufacturer: Santis Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
Salt Composition : L-Methyl Folate(0.8mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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ABfol Tablet should be taken in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. This medicine is to be swallowed as a whole and taken with or without food. It is not to be chewed or crushed.
ABfol Tablet is a supplement of folate which is also known as folic acid. It is used to treat or prevent the low levels of folate in the body. Folate plays an essential role in the production of red blood cells, and its deficiency can lead to anemia. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
L-methylfolate is the only folate form that is capable of passing the blood-brain barrier, a border created by endothelial cells that allows nutrients into the brain. Once it crosses this barrier, l-methylfolate participates in the production of the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.
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
Common side effects of ABfol
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Bitter taste
Confusion
Taste change
Excitement
Hyperactivity
Impaired concentration
Impaired judgment
Gastrointestinal discomfort.
Bitter taste.
Confusion.
Taste change.
Excitement.
Hyperactivity.
Impaired concentration.
Impaired judgment.
Information regarding the use of ABfol Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with ABfol Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
ABfol Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Use with caution Below 10years: Contraindicated
It is used to prevent and treat the low levels of folic acid in the blood during certain health conditions (anaemia, pregnancy, inadequate diet, surgery recovery). Its deficiency occurs mainly due to insufficient diet, low absorption of food or increased folate use in the body (in pregnancy).
Drug-Drug Interactions: L-METHYLFOLATE may interact with anti-cancer drugs (capecitabine, fluorouracil, methotrexate), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), stomach related drugs (sulfasalazine), and cholesterol-lowering drugs (cholestyramine).
Do not chew, crush or break it. ABfol Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
ABfol Tablet is given to treat anemia due to folate (vitamin B9) deficiency.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant as pregnant women in particular need a good supply of folate for the healthy development of the fetus.
Along with taking ABfol Tablet, include food rich in folate such as broccoli, peas, chickpeas, fortified breakfast cereals, bread, beans, and fruits (such as orange and banana).
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. ABfol Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is ABfol Tablet? What is it used for?
ABfol Tablet contains folate which is also known as folic acid (a form of Vitamin B). This medicine is used to treat or prevent deficiency of folate in the body. Folate plays an essential role in the production of red blood cells, and its deficiency can lead to anemia.
Q. Who should not take ABfol Tablet?
You should not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ABfol Tablet or any of its ingredients. Before you take this medication, tell your doctor if you have a vitamin B12 deficiency, pernicious anemia or a history of bipolar disorder (manic depression). Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Q. Is ABfol Tablet effective?
ABfol Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using ABfol Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How should ABfol Tablet be taken?
ABfol Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. However, it would be best to take it at the same time each day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of ABfol Tablet?
If you forget a dose of ABfol Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Is ABfol Tablet safe?
ABfol Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
