Folineo Tablet 600mcg

About Folineo Tablet 600mcg

Folineo Tablet 600mcg Uses

• Supports folate needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Helps lower the risk of neural tube defects when taken before and during early pregnancy
• Treats folate deficiency from poor diet, malabsorption or certain medicines
• Used to help lower elevated homocysteine levels

Folineo Tablet 600mcg formula

• Quatrefolic (Levomefolic Acid)

Available forms

• Tablets

How to use Folineo Tablet 600mcg?

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Do not crush or chew the tablet
• Take regularly for the full duration advised by your doctor
• Store the strip in its original packaging between doses

Contraindications

• Not recommended for patients with a known allergy to any ingredient in this tablet
• Should be used with caution in patients with a seizure disorder, only under medical advice
• Avoid relying on this tablet alone if vitamin B12 deficiency has not been ruled out
• Not suitable as a substitute for a balanced, varied diet

Drug Interactions

• Antiepileptic medicines such as phenytoin or phenobarbital: folate can affect their blood levels; use together only under medical advice
• Methotrexate: folate may reduce its effectiveness in some treatment regimens; discuss with your doctor
• Sulfasalazine: combined use may reduce folate absorption

Risks and warnings

• Undiagnosed B12 deficiency: folate can mask the blood-related signs of B12 deficiency while nerve damage continues
• Folate-dependent tumors: use with caution and under medical supervision if this applies to you
• Pregnancy planning: start supplementation as early as advised by your doctor for the best benefit
• Existing medical conditions: consult a physician before starting this tablet

Folineo Tablet 600mcg Side Effects

• Mild nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Bloating
• Rare allergic reaction

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C away from light and moisture
• Keep the strip in its original packaging
• Keep out of reach of children