Folinext Tablet (Folic Acid / Mecobalamin)

Folinext Tablet 30s belongs to the class of ‘multivitamins’ primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long term disease. It is used to treat and prevent folate deficiency, anaemia (lack of red blood cells), vitamin B12 deficiency and neurological diseases such as peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder) and seizures (fits).

Folinext Tablet 30s contains folic acid and methylcobalamin. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation and protein synthesis. It also prevents nerve damage by forming a protective layer (myelin) around the nerves.

Folinext Tablet 30s is available in the form of tablets. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Folinext Tablet 30s are diarrhoea, loss of appetite, upset stomach, nausea (feeling sick) and bloating. These side-effects are mild and don’t require medical attention. However, inform your doctor if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.

Do not take Folinext Tablet 30s if you are allergic to any of its contents. Before taking Folinext Tablet 30s, inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription medicines, herbal products or dietary supplements. Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), cancer, kidney dialysis, optic nerve damage, hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood) and stent in the heart. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Nutritional deficiencies

Folinext Tablet 30s is a combination of two medicines: Folic acid (vitamin B9) and Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12).  Together, Folinext Tablet 30s is used as a ‘vitamin or nutritional supplement’ in the treatment of folate deficiency anaemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, alcoholic neuropathy, pernicious anaemia (red blood cells are not produced due to Vitamin B12 deficiency), diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage due to high blood sugar levels), seizures (fits) and multiple sclerosis (immune system disease affecting the brain).

Folinext Tablet 30s is available in the form of tablets.Tablets: Folinext Tablet 30s should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets. The dose and duration are given based on your health condition.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Anorexia (loss of appetite)
• Upset stomach
• Nausea (feeling sick)
• Bloating