Metafolate Tablet is a combination of medicines used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It regulates ovulation and menstrual cycles (periods) in PCOS. It enhances the body's response to insulin, and maintains hormonal balance. This improves your overall health.

Metafolate Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is to be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

It may cause side effects like taste change, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor in case these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Before taking Metafolate Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.

Uses of Metafolate Tablet

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Benefits of Metafolate Tablet

In Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Women with Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have hormonal imbalance that is responsible for irregular menstrual cycles (periods), excessive hair growth and acne. Metafolate Tablet is a combination medicine that helps in regulating hormonal imbalance as well as periods in females. It helps the body to utilise the hormone insulin and also regulates menstrual cycles. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not skip any doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Metafolate 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 Metafolate

Taste change
Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite

How to use Metafolate 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. Metafolate Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Metafolate Tablet works

Metafolate Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Metformin , L-Methyl Folate , Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin and Myo-Inositol which treat polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in females. Metformin helps regulate hormones in PCOS by balancing insulin levels. This effect leads to more regular menstruation and ovulation cycles. L-Methyl Folate and Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin provide essential nutrients. Myo-Inositol ensures proper binding of insulin to its receptors and regulates the signaling that follows the binding process. Like this, it enhances body’s response to insulin, and improves hormone balance.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metafolate Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Metafolate Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Metafolate Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Metafolate Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metafolate Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Metafolate Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Metafolate Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metafolate Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Metafolate Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Metafolate Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Metafolate Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Metafolate Tablet is used for the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes.
It helps support regular ovulation and menstrual cycles.
An upset stomach with nausea and diarrhea may occur initially. Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source for immediate relief.

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Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Patient concerns

Multi follicular and irregular periods

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

You could have been suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome . Get your PCOS profile done on the second day of your cycle and then take treatment .

I'm having cyst on left ovary and irregular menses pls suggest me

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

You could be having polycystic ovarian syndrome. First get your PCOD profile done on the 2nd day of your cycle and then take treatment

I have unwanted facial hairs, in cheast which is increasing day by day. it started Since 6 yr ago. But suddenly it is occupying more part of Skin.Also i have observed that if i will not do phsical workout my periods will be irregular. I am also having continuous white discharge, Sometimes it is yellow but anothertime it is brown. I feel much anxiety in any stress situation. And suffering from a serious back problem.I am worrying since i am 25 yrs old. A year ago i consulted a homeopathic doctor . And he asked me that it may be case of Polycystic ovary Syndrome and started medication for next 6 months. what should i do now sometimes oi fear that which doctor should i go Since my past experience with a dermatologist was not good.

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

You should see a Gynae. Your problem could be because of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Get all investigations done related to that and then take treatment

In every month I had a late periods. in every month it will be delayed by 10-12 days. It will be happen sometimes not in every month

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

You could be having hormonal imbalance. Get your serum prolactin and thyroid profile done. These hormones when raised can lead to delayed periods. If these come normal then get your PCOS profile done on the second day of your cycle to rule out polycystic ovarian syndrome. Visit a gynae nearby to guide you.

Mc not on time after marriage plz give me best solution

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

I have irregular periods. My weight is 56 and my height s 5.3feet my age s 26.

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

User feedback

Patients taking Metafolate Tablet

Once A Day

53%

Twice A Day

45%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Metafolate Tablet for?

Polycystic ov*

91%

Others

*Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

How much was the improvement?

Average

50%

Poor

39%

Excellent

11%

What were the side-effects while using Metafolate Tablet?

No Side Effec*

43%

Nausea

29%

Taste change

14%

Loss of appet*

14%

*No Side Effect, Loss of appetite

How do you take Metafolate Tablet?

With food

83%

With or witho*

17%

*With or without food

Please rate Metafolate Tablet on price

Expensive

56%

Average

44%

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