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Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet

Manufactured bySUN PHARMA LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsL-Methylfolate
Description
Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet is a naturally occurring form of vitamin B that is necessary for maintaining important functions in the body. It is a vitamin supplement used to treat nutritional deficiency and anaemia (low number of red blood cells). The higher dose of this medicine (7.5mg to 15mg) is also used as an adjunctive in treating decreased folate levels or hyperhomocysteinemia (high levels of amino acid in the blood) in Schizophrenia (a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and perceive reality) or Depression (a mood disorder with a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest). Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Avoid taking more or less than the recommended dose. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body and for ease of remembering. Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about your pre-existing medical conditions and current medications to avoid any undesired effects. This medicine may be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet

  • Confusion
  • Nausea
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Diarrhoea
  • Upset stomach

Uses of Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Folic acid deficiency
  • Schizophrenia
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Megaloblastic Anemia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet remains effective in the body is clinically not established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet may be used during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet may be used while breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid taking Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet may be used during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet may be used while breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia

Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet should not be used alone to treat anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency as it may increase the risk of worsening your health condition.

Other medicines

Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet may interact with other medicines, causing altered effects of either medicine or increased risk of side effects. Hence inform your doctor about all your current medications, including herbs and supplements, before starting the treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Avoid missing a scheduled dose of Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet. Consult your doctor if you suspect an overdose of this medicine for further guidance.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Phenytoin

Carbamazepine

Disease interactions

Psychosis

Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of bipolar disorder (extreme mood swings with emotional highs and lows). This medicine may cause mood elevation and further worsen your condition. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet as instructed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Do not chew or crush the tablet/capsule in the mouth. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop the use of Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Tetrafol 7.5 Tablet is essential for the production of certain vital components that are necessary for the maintenance of normal body functions.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Vitamins

Schedule

Schedule H

Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022. L-METHYLFOLATE CALCIUM 7.5mg Tablets L-METHYLFOLATE CALCIUM 15mg Tablets. [online] Available at: [Accessed 27 July 2022].

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=76386336-417d-4f90-8171-1f745198ded2&type=display

Intetlab.com. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 27 July 2022].

http://intetlab.com/uploads/pub/Deplin_PackageInsert.pdf
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Information on this page was last updated on 3 Aug 2022

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