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Ad Folic Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Ad Folic Tablet (Quatrefolic) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

OTC

Form

TABLET

Strength

600 mcg

Manufacturer

PharmaEvo (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 425 - 675

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What is Ad Folic Tablet used for?

  • Folic acid deficiency (folic acid ki kamzori)
  • Folate deficiency anaemia (folate ki kamzori aur anaemia)
  • Red blood cell formation (hema kalaon ka tamaam karwaan)
Read full Uses guide →

Common side effects

  • Most people tolerate Ad Folic Tablet well, but some might experience nausea.
  • Vomiting can occur in rare cases.
  • Dizziness
Read full Side Effects guide →

Important warnings

  • Avoid using Ad Folic Tablet if you are allergic to folic acid or folate compounds.
  • Untreated vitamin B12 deficiency can worsen the condition.

Ad Folic Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameAd Folic
Generic NameQuatrefolic
Strength600 mcg
FormTablet
Drug ClassFolic Acid Derivative
ManufacturerPharmaEvo (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Ad Folic Tablet? (Ad Folic Tablet kya hai)

Ad Folic Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan to address various health conditions related to folic acid deficiency or folate-related issues. It belongs to the class of Folic Acid Derivatives and is manufactured by PharmaEvo (Pvt.) Ltd. This medication works by supporting red blood cell formation, preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy, and reducing homocysteine levels in the body. Patients should follow their doctor’s prescribed dosage and duration strictly to avoid any adverse effects.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Folic acid deficiency (folic acid ki kamzori)
  • Folate deficiency anaemia (folate ki kamzori aur anaemia)
  • Red blood cell formation (hema kalaon ka tamaam karwaan)
  • Pregnancy nutritional support (mohabbat mein tabiyat ki tahliyat)
  • Neural tube defect prevention (neural tube defects ke rokna)
  • Homocysteine reduction (homocysteine ki kamzori)
  • Dietary supplementation (diet mein supplement)
  • Overall maternal health (mohabbat mein tabiyat)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Pregnant women requiring folic acid support
  • Individuals with folate deficiency anaemia
  • Patients undergoing treatment for neural tube defects

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If allergic to folic acid or folate compounds
  • Untreated vitamin B12 deficiency
  • History of severe allergic reactions

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using Ad Folic Tablet if you are allergic to folic acid or folate compounds.
  • Untreated vitamin B12 deficiency can worsen the condition.

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Most people tolerate Ad Folic Tablet well, but some might experience nausea., Vomiting can occur in rare cases., Dizziness
  • Abdominal pain, Severe headache, Breathing issue

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines that affect vitamin absorption.
  • Anticonvulsants can interfere with folic acid metabolism.

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Persistent nausea or vomiting
  • Chest pain

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousQuatrefolic
Alternative brandVariousQuatrefolic

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Ad Folic Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Kitni mg ki hoti hai?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Price city aur pharmacy ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-21 Last Updated: 2026-04-22

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ad Folic Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Kitni mg ki hoti hai?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

Price city aur pharmacy ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Pregnancy mein safe hai?

Self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.