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Confusion over name

2017-04-15 06:22:48
Sir/madam, i want to know whether tab Folinal and tab new Folinal are same? On asking Folinal tab from chemists they are giving New Folinal tablets.
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Hi, Tab Folical contains Folic  acid 5 mg, which is passive vitamin B9, while New Folical contains L methyl folate, an active vitamin B 9, So New Folical is faster acting compare to Folical.

Answered2017-04-15 18:07:15

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