Folinal 5mg Tablet

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Last updated on 02 Feb 2026 | 07:33 PM (IST)

Folinal 5mg Tablet is a folic acid supplement. It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have too few red blood cells because you have too little folic acid in your body. Folic acid is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body.

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Folic Acid (5mg)

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Product introduction

Folinal 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Take it as a whole, do not break, chew, or crush them. Your doctor will decide the doses you need depending on the severity of your condition. It may help to eat a well-balanced diet that has enough folic acid, iron, vitamins, and minerals.

This medicine is generally well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, it may cause abdominal distension, flatulence, nausea, and weight loss in some people. While on treatment with this medicine, you may need to take blood tests to check your blood cells and iron levels, monitor your progress, and check for side effects.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma or other allergies, or high blood pressure. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. It may be advisable to limit alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Folinal Tablet

Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Iron deficiency anemia
Treatment of Anemia due to folic acid deficiency

Benefits of Folinal Tablet

Treatment of Anemia due to folic acid deficiency
Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. If you do not get enough folic acid from the foods you eat (because of poor nutrition or poor absorption of the mineral), your body will produce fewer red blood cells and can cause anemia. Folinal 5mg Tablet is a supplement of folic acid. It is used to treat or prevent low levels of folate in the body. Folate plays an essential role in the production of red blood cells. It can boost your levels of red blood cells and reduce the symptoms of anemia such as tiredness and weakness. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor for maximum benefits.

Side effects of Folinal Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Folinal

No common side effects seen

How to use Folinal Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Folinal 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Folinal Tablet works

Folinal 5mg Tablet is a form of vitamin B. It plays a vital role in the formation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. It is also essential in pregnancy due to its role in the development of the unborn baby's brain and spinal cord.

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Quick tips

Folinal 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment of folic acid deficiency.
It is also taken before and during pregnancy to decrease the risk of defects in the neural tube, which forms the spinal cord in the baby.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures as you may need a higher dose of the seizure medicines than what you normally take.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Folinal 5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Folinal 5mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Folinal 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Folinal 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Folinal 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Folinal with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Capecitabine (Oral Route)

Do not take folic acid supplements without medical supervision.

Moderate

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Folic Acid may reduce blood levels of Carbamazepine.

Moderate

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Phenytoin (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Folic Acid may reduce blood levels of Phenytoin.

Moderate

Phenytoin (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Folic Acid may reduce blood levels of Phenytoin.

Frequently asked questions

Is it ok to take Folinal 5mg Tablet when not pregnant?

Usually, folic acid requirements are met from the diet and therefore additional supplements are not required. In general, Folinal 5mg Tablet is recommended only when you have a deficiency of folic acid. However, Folinal 5mg Tablet is advised to women who are pregnant and who want to conceive. The medicine should be taken at least 4 weeks before pregnancy and should continue its use up to 3 months of pregnancy. Consult your doctor if not sure.

Can Folinal 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Animal studies on Folinal 5mg Tablet suggest that taking the medicine in excess along with a high-fat diet may lead to weight gain and fat accumulation. But this weight gain was not evident when taken along with a normal or low-fat diet, even with excess Folinal 5mg Tablet. In humans, similar studies have not been conducted and therefore knowledge regarding weight gain is lacking. Therefore, if you are on Folinal 5mg Tablet eat a low-fat meal to be on the safer side.

How long does Folinal 5mg Tablet take to work?

Folinal 5mg Tablet usually starts working within a few hours of taking it. If you are taking it for iron deficiency anemia, you may start feeling better after a few weeks of taking it. In case you are taking it during pregnancy, you may not notice any difference but this does not mean that the dose is not working. Continue taking Folinal 5mg Tablet for the duration recommended by your doctor.

Why should women start taking Folinal 5mg Tablet before they become pregnant?

Maintaining the right level of folic acid in the body before getting pregnant reduces the risk of developing neural tube defects in the baby. The neural tube defect, in most cases, is caused if the structure (neural tube) from which the central nervous system develops (brain and spinal cord) in a baby does not form or is only partially closed. full closure of the neural tube occurs during the end of the fourth week of pregnancy. Folic acid helps in the formation of neural tubes. Therefore, to prevent this defect women should start Folinal 5mg Tablet before four weeks of pregnancy.

Can I breastfeed while taking Folinal 5mg Tablet?

Yes, you can breastfeed while taking Folinal 5mg Tablet as it is not harmful to the baby. Folinal 5mg Tablet contains folic acid which is naturally found in breast milk. Though its initial levels in breast milk are low, it rises eventually. Since it is actively secreted in breast milk, the mother may take Folinal 5mg Tablet every day to maintain the required levels. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions related to nutrient supplementation in breastfeeding.

When should I take Folinal 5mg Tablet, in the morning or at night?

You can take Folinal 5mg Tablet any time of the day, but try to take it at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take it. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, cut or crush the medicine.

Can Folinal 5mg Tablet make you sick?

Generally, Folinal 5mg Tablet is well tolerated. However, some people may experience nausea (feeling sick), loss of appetite, bloating, and excessive passing of gas. The medicine may also worsen the symptoms of any coexisting vitamin B12 deficiency. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor but do not stop taking Folinal 5mg Tablet.

How long do I need to take Folinal 5mg Tablet?

The duration of treatment with Folinal 5mg Tablet depends on the reason you are taking it for. If you are planning your pregnancy, you may start taking it 4 weeks before pregnancy and continue up to the first 3 months of pregnancy. If you are taking it for folic acid deficiency then you may have to take it for 4 months or longer (if your deficiency does not subside). If you are taking it to reduce the side effects of methotrexate then you may need to take it for as long as you are taking methotrexate. Consult your prescribing physician to know the exact duration of your therapy.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Glutamic Acid Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Hemopoietic Agents

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Ferritin

Iron Serum

Peripheral Smear Examination

Total Iron Binding Capacity

Transferrin Saturation

References

Masters SB. Agents Used in Anemias; Hematopoetic Growth Factors. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 576-78.
Kaushansky K, Kipps TJ. Hematopoietic Agents: Growth Factors, Minerals, and Vitamins. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1092-96.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 582-90.
Folic acid. Wrexham, Wales: Wockhardt UK Ltd.; 2010 [revised 04 Mar. 2018]. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Folic acid [Prescribing Information]. Eatontown, NJ: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.; 2007.

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General Information

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Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Folinal Tablet

Benefits of Folinal Tablet

Side effects of Folinal Tablet

How to use Folinal Tablet

How Folinal Tablet works

All substitutes for Folinal 5mg Tablet

Folitas Folic Acid 5mg Tablet

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Hiflo 5mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Capecitabine (Oral Route)

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route)

Phenytoin (Oral Route)

Phenytoin (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is it ok to take Folinal 5mg Tablet when not pregnant?

Can Folinal 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

How long does Folinal 5mg Tablet take to work?

Why should women start taking Folinal 5mg Tablet before they become pregnant?

Can I breastfeed while taking Folinal 5mg Tablet?

When should I take Folinal 5mg Tablet, in the morning or at night?

Can Folinal 5mg Tablet make you sick?

How long do I need to take Folinal 5mg Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Ferritin

Iron Serum

Peripheral Smear Examination

Total Iron Binding Capacity

Transferrin Saturation

References

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