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New Folinal Plus Tablet
Manufactured byALEMBIC LTD
ContainsL-Methylfolate (1 mg) + Methylcobalamin (1500 mcg) + Pyridoxal Phosphate (0.5 mg)
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Description
New Folinal Plus Tablet is a combination of L-Methylfolate, Methylcobalamin, and Pyridoxal Phosphate. It is a vitamin supplement used to treat nutritional deficiency and anaemia (low number of red blood cells). This medicine works by providing essential vitamins and helps in the normal functioning of the body. It also alleviates neuropathic pain due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage due to diabetes causing pain).
New Folinal Plus Tablet may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen.
New Folinal Plus Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose.
New Folinal Plus Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about the current medications that you are taking to avoid any undesired effects. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for New Folinal Plus Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for New Folinal Plus Tablet
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Upset stomach
Uses of New Folinal Plus Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Megaloblastic or folate-deficiency anaemia
New Folinal Plus Tablet is used in the treatment of anaemia especially caused by folate or vitamin B12 deficiency.
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
New Folinal Plus Tablet is used to alleviate neuropathic pain caused due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage due to diabetes). It helps to repair the damaged nerve cells.
Nutritional deficiencies
Nutritional deficiency occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients from food to meet the body's demand. The body requires vitamins to stay healthy and function properly. Nutritional deficiency may lead to various conditions such as anaemia (low red blood cell count), nerve pain, skin conditions, etc. New Folinal Plus Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time taken by New Folinal Plus Tablet to show its effect is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time duration for which New Folinal Plus Tablet remains effective is not clinically known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with New Folinal Plus Tablet as it may decrease the absorption and increase the elimination of this medicine in the body. Thus it may result in reduced effectiveness of this medicine.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with New Folinal Plus Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
New Folinal Plus Tablet is safe for use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known if New Folinal Plus Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid taking New Folinal Plus 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.
Leber's Disease
Leber's disease is an eye condition in which the nerves in the eyes get damaged leading to loss of vision. New Folinal Plus Tablet is not recommended for use if you have Leber's Disease as it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
New Folinal Plus Tablet is safe for use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if New Folinal Plus Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Other medicines
New Folinal Plus Tablet may interact with other medicines and cause undesired effects. Hence, inform your doctor about your current medicines, including herbs and supplements, before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of New Folinal Plus Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.
Overdose
Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose with New Folinal Plus Tablet.
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
N/A
Instructions
Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with New Folinal Plus Tablet as it may decrease the absorption and increase the elimination of this medicine in the body. Thus it may result in reduced effectiveness of this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Levodopa
Chloramphenicol
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take New Folinal Plus Tablet as instructed by your doctor.
Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking New Folinal Plus Tablet, as it may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
New Folinal Plus Tablet is a combination of L-Methylfolate, Methylcobalamin, and Pyridoxal Phosphate. It is essential for the production of certain vital components that are necessary for the maintenance of normal body functions. It plays an important role in the formation of haemoglobin and red blood cells. It also promotes the proper functioning of the nervous system, immune system, etc.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Oral nutritional supplements
Schedule
OTC
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Information on this page was last updated on 21 Jan 2022
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