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Elfolin 15 mg Tablet

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Description

Elfolin 15 mg Tablet is a naturally occurring form of vitamin B that is necessary for maintaining important functions in the body. It is a vitamin supplement used to treat nutritional deficiency and anaemia (low number of red blood cells). The higher dose of this medicine (7.5mg to 15mg) is also used as an adjunctive in treating decreased folate levels or hyperhomocysteinemia (high levels of amino acid in the blood) in Schizophrenia (a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and perceive reality) or Depression (a mood disorder with a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest). Elfolin 15 mg Tablet may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Elfolin 15 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Avoid taking more or less than the recommended dose. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body and for ease of remembering. Elfolin 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about your pre-existing medical conditions and current medications to avoid any undesired effects. This medicine may be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Elfolin 15 mg Tablet

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Elfolin 15 mg Tablet

Confusion

Nausea

Sleep disturbances

Diarrhoea

Upset stomach

Uses of Elfolin 15 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Folic acid deficiency

Elfolin 15 mg Tablet is used as a nutritional supplement in the treatment of anaemia caused by folate deficiency.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and perceive reality. The higher dose of this medicine (7.5mg to 15mg) is used as an adjunctive in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Major depressive disorder

Depressive disorder is a mood disorder with a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. The higher dose of this medicine (7.5mg to 15mg) is used as an adjunctive in the treatment of major depressive disorder.

Megaloblastic Anemia

Megaloblastic anaemia is a condition where the bone marrow produces immature blood cells. Elfolin 15 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of megaloblastic anaemia caused due to folate deficiency.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for Elfolin 15 mg Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which Elfolin 15 mg Tablet remains effective in the body is clinically not established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Elfolin 15 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Elfolin 15 mg Tablet may be used during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Elfolin 15 mg Tablet may be used while breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid taking Elfolin 15 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Elfolin 15 mg Tablet may be used during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Elfolin 15 mg Tablet may be used while breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.

General warnings

Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia

Elfolin 15 mg Tablet should not be used alone to treat anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency as it may increase the risk of worsening your health condition.

Other medicines

Elfolin 15 mg Tablet may interact with other medicines, causing altered effects of either medicine or increased risk of side effects. Hence inform your doctor about all your current medications, including herbs and supplements, before starting the treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Avoid missing a scheduled dose of Elfolin 15 mg Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Elfolin 15 mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if you suspect an overdose of this medicine for further guidance.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Phenytoin

Carbamazepine

Disease interactions

Psychosis

Elfolin 15 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of bipolar disorder (extreme mood swings with emotional highs and lows). This medicine may cause mood elevation and further worsen your condition. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
Take Elfolin 15 mg Tablet as instructed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Do not chew or crush the tablet/capsule in the mouth. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop the use of Elfolin 15 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Elfolin 15 mg Tablet is essential for the production of certain vital components that are necessary for the maintenance of normal body functions.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Vitamins

Schedule

Schedule H

Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022. L-METHYLFOLATE CALCIUM 7.5mg Tablets L-METHYLFOLATE CALCIUM 15mg Tablets. [online] Available at: [Accessed 27 July 2022].

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=76386336-417d-4f90-8171-1f745198ded2&type=display

Intetlab.com. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 27 July 2022].

http://intetlab.com/uploads/pub/Deplin_PackageInsert.pdf

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Information on this page was last updated on 3 Aug 2022

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