Folee Plus

Folee Plus is supplied yellow to dark orange powder inside EGC #1 choco brown cap/caramel opaque body.
Folee Plus capsule contains ferrous sulfate, folic acid, and vitamins B1, B2, B6 & B12. These nutrients are the essential catalysts in the synthesis, degradation and utilization of carbohydrates, amino acids and fats. These are also essential for healthy blood, synthesis of hemoglobin (an oxygen-containing protein which gives blood its red color), and to prevent and treat iron-deficiency anemia. These are also required for the normal function of the nervous system and used as adjunct in the management of various neuromuscular disorders.
Each capsule contains: Ferrous Sulphate (Equivalent to 97.5 mg Elemental Iron) 325 mg, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) 15 mg, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 10 mg, Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 10 mg, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 10 mcg, Folic Acid 1 mg.

These medicines are used for the prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia, folate deficiency, and for the lowering of plasma homocysteine. It is used to prevent and treat deficiencies of vitamins B1, B6 and B12 as an adjunct in the management of neuromuscular pain.

This medicine is taken orally one tablet daily with or without food.
Missed dose: If the patients have forgotten to take the medicine, just take the next dose and the subsequent doses at the usual recommended schedule. Do not double the dose unless recommended by the doctor.

Signs and Symptoms of Overdosage: Overdosage is signaled by dizziness, frequent urination, change in the color of the urine, black stools, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, redness of the skin, and itching.
Acute Iron overdosage: ≥1,500 mg elemental iron for a 50 kg adult/day.
Vitamin B6 dose range: 200-300 mg/day.
Other cases reported reversible sensory neuropathy and reversible sensory peripheral neuropathy as a result of prolonged use.
What to do if the patient taken more than the recommended dosage: If more than the recommended dosage has been given, consult a doctor or a pharmacist immediately and observe any signs of possible overdosage. Undesirable effects also occur.
When should the patient consult their doctor: If any undesirable effects occur.

If the patient is allergic to any ingredient in the product.

Iron should be used cautiously in patients with a history of gastritis, peptic ulcer, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Administration of cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) in doses greater than 10 mcg daily may produce a hematological response in patients with folate deficiency.
Although B-complex vitamins are relatively non-toxic, adverse neurologic effects have been reported following chronic administration of high doses; long term and mega dose (see Overdosage).
Ferrous and other salts should not be given to patients receiving repeated blood transfusion or patients with anemias not produced by iron deficiency unless iron deficiency is also present.
Do not take this medicine if the patient has allergy (hypersensitive) to Vitamin B-complex.
Do not take more than the recommended dose.

Undesirable effects are rare, but they may occur.
Consult a doctor immediately if the patient experiences any undesirable effect such as dizziness, frequent urination, change in the color of the urine, black stools, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, redness of the skin and itching.

Iron: Cefdinir; bisphosphonates; carbidopa/levodopa; entacapone; fluoroquinolone; levodopa; levothyroxine; methyldopa; mycophenolate mofetil; penicillamine; and tetracyclines: Iron may reduce absorption of these drugs.
Vitamin B1: Neuromuscular blocking agent (Tubocurarine chloride, Metocurine iodide, Pancuronium bromide and Vecuronium bromide) may be enhanced by high doses of Vitamin B1 although the clinical significance of this is unknown.
Vitamin B-complex: Do not take phenobarbital or phenytoin together with vitamin B-complex. It may reduce the blood level of this drug. Concomitant intake of anticoagulant (e.g. warfarin, aspirin, etc.) may result in enhanced anticoagulant (blood thinning) response.
Folic Acid: Methotrexate and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or diclofenac can deplete folic acid consumption.
The patient should tell the doctor about other medicines they are taking including supplements and herbal products.

How should the patient dispose the medicine after usage: Place it in the original container and box before disposing in the garbage. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics

B03AE02 - iron, multivitamins and folic acid ; Belongs to the class of iron in other combinations. Used in the treatment of anemia.

Non-Rx