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  • TRIMETHOPRIM
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • SULFASALAZINE
  • FLUOROURACIL

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How does the drug interact with Folicia Capsule:
Coadministration of Folicia Capsule and Carbamazepine may reduce the blood levels of Folicia Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Folicia Capsule and Carbamazepine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if your condition changes or you experience loss of seizure control, contact your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Folicia Capsule:
Sulfadiazine may decrease the blood levels and effects of Folicia Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Folicia Capsule and Sulfadiazine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Folicia Capsule:
Coadministration of Folicia Capsule and Cholestyramine may interfere with the absorption of Folicia Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cholestyramine and Folicia Capsule together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience Constipation, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Nausea, or Loss of appetite, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Folicia Capsule:
Coadministration of Folicia Capsule and Fluorouracil may increase the effects of Fluorouracil and increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding problems, anaemia (lack of blood), infections, and nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Folicia Capsule and Fluorouracil, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience diarrhoea, paleness of skin, severe nausea and vomiting, over-tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body pains, flu-like symptoms, skin reactions, mouth ulcers or sores, and/or numbness, burning or tingling in your hands and feet, contact your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Folicia Capsule:
Co-administration of Folicia Capsule with Capecitabine may increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding problems, anemia, infections, and nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Folicia Capsule and Capecitabine, you can use these medicines together if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience paleness of skin, diarrhea, severe nausea and vomiting, over-tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body aches, flu-like symptoms, skin reactions, mouth ulcers or sores, and/or numbness, burning or tingling sensation in the hands and feet, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Folicia Capsule:
Trimethoprim may decrease the blood levels and effects of Folicia Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Folicia Capsule and Trimethoprim, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting your doctor.

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Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Folicia Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Folicia Capsule if you have cancer. Folicia Capsule should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you are breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using Folicia Capsule . If you have pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12), a tumour or if you are receiving a stent in the heart or undergoing haemodialysis due to kidney failure, inform your doctor before taking Folicia Capsule . You are recommended to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours between taking Folicia Capsule and indigestion remedies such as antacids containing magnesium or aluminium and edible clay. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any sugars as Folicia Capsule contains lactose. 

Side Effects of Folicia Capsule

  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Black stool
  • Bloating
  • Flatulence (gas)
  • Constipation 
  • Bitter or unpleasant taste in your mouth
  • Feeling excited or irritable

Directions for Use

Take Folicia Capsule with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

The Folicia Capsule contains Folic acid (a form of vitamin B9) that increases red blood cells (RBC) production in the body that carries oxygen around the body. As a result, an adequate number of RBCs is produced in the body, so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen. Also, folic acid is necessary for pregnancy as it plays a role in developing the brain and spinal cord in the unborn baby. Additionally, Folicia Capsule may be used to decrease the adverse effects of methotrexate (a drug used to treat severe arthritis, psoriasis, or Crohn’s disease). 

Uses of Folicia Capsule

Anemia 

About Folicia Capsule

Folicia Capsule belongs to a class of medications called 'vitamins' used to treat or prevent anaemia (lack of blood) caused due to deficiency of folic acid, anaemia in pregnancy, anaemia due to damaged red blood cells, anaemia in kidney dialysis patients and anaemia that occurs as a side effect of certain medicines. Folicia Capsule may be used in women before and during pregnancy to prevent spina bifida (abnormality of the spine) in babies. Anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry the adequate oxygen required to various body tissues.

The Folicia Capsule contains Folic acid (a form of vitamin B9) that increases healthy red blood cell (RBC) production in the body that carries oxygen throughout the body. As a result, an adequate amount of haemoglobin (Hb) is produced in the body so that body's each tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen.

Take Folicia Capsule as recommended by your doctor. You may experience nausea, black stool, constipation, loss of appetite, bloating or flatulence (gas) in some cases. Most of these side effects of Folicia Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Folicia Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Folicia Capsule . Folicia Capsule should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. If you have an allergy to any sugars, inform your doctor before taking Folicia Capsule as it may contain lactose. If you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or folate-dependent tumour, inform your doctor before taking Folicia Capsule . 

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Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS

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