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

Ad Folic Tablet (L-Methylfolate (glucosamine salt of (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate)) 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:

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The latest editorial changes have not received a new named clinical review.

OTC

Form

TABLET

Strength

Adfolic: 300 mcg folate; Adfolic OD: 600 mcg folate (check exact pack)

Manufacturer

PharmaEvo (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Ad Folic Tablet used for?

  • Folate supplementation when a healthcare professional identifies a need
  • Management of folate deficiency under medical supervision
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How to take Ad Folic Tablet?

Adult dose: Confirm whether the pack is Adfolic 300 mcg folate or Adfolic OD 600 mcg folate. A clinician should select the supplement and daily amount for the reason for treatment; the mass of Quatrefolic salt is not the same as the stated folate amount.

Child dose: Do not use a weight-based dose inferred from this adult supplement. A clinician must assess a child’s nutritional needs and select an appropriate formulation.

Read full Dosage guide →

Important warnings

  • Do not use if allergic to any ingredient.
  • Check for vitamin B12 deficiency before prolonged treatment for unexplained anaemia; folate can mask anaemia while nerve damage continues.
  • Do not substitute methylfolate for a recommended folic-acid pregnancy regimen without clinical advice. Folic acid is the form with established neural-tube-defect prevention evidence.

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

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
ProductAd Folic Tablet
IngredientL-Methylfolate (glucosamine salt of (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate)
StrengthAdfolic: 300 mcg folate; Adfolic OD: 600 mcg folate (check exact pack)
FormTABLET
Supply adviceConfirm the local pack and prescription requirements with a pharmacist
Current priceNot verified for a specific local pack

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

PharmEvo Adfolic is a folate supplement containing (6S)-5-MTHF glucosamine salt, known as Quatrefolic. It is available in two strengths: Adfolic 300 mcg and Adfolic OD 600 mcg. The product is designed to provide a bioavailable form of folate, essential for various bodily functions.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Folate supplementation when a healthcare professional identifies a need
  • Management of folate deficiency under medical supervision

4. Who May Use It (Kis ko leni chahiye)

A healthcare professional should confirm that the indication, age and exact formulation match the patient’s needs. An ingredient match alone does not make another brand or formulation interchangeable.

5. When Not to Use (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • Do not use if allergic to any ingredient.
  • Check for vitamin B12 deficiency before prolonged treatment for unexplained anaemia; folate can mask anaemia while nerve damage continues.
  • Do not substitute methylfolate for a recommended folic-acid pregnancy regimen without clinical advice. Folic acid is the form with established neural-tube-defect prevention evidence.

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

Adult guidance

Confirm whether the pack is Adfolic 300 mcg folate or Adfolic OD 600 mcg folate. A clinician should select the supplement and daily amount for the reason for treatment; the mass of Quatrefolic salt is not the same as the stated folate amount.

Child guidance

Do not use a weight-based dose inferred from this adult supplement. A clinician must assess a child’s nutritional needs and select an appropriate formulation.

Dose limits

Use the limit specified for your exact product and individual prescription. A strength printed on a pack is not automatically a recommended dose.

7. How to Use (Kaise leni hai)

Check the medicine name, strength and instructions before each course. Do not share a prescription or change its dose, duration or formulation without professional advice.

8. Timing (Kab leni chahiye)

Check the local leaflet or ask a pharmacist about food timing for this exact formulation; do not infer it from another medicine.

9. Missed Dose (Dose chhoot jaye)

Follow the exact leaflet or contact a pharmacist for missed-dose instructions. Do not double a dose or change a tapering or monitored treatment plan yourself.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use if allergic to any ingredient.
  • Check for vitamin B12 deficiency before prolonged treatment for unexplained anaemia; folate can mask anaemia while nerve damage continues.
  • Do not substitute methylfolate for a recommended folic-acid pregnancy regimen without clinical advice. Folic acid is the form with established neural-tube-defect prevention evidence.

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, kidney and liver conditions, and all other medicines with the prescriber or pharmacist. Store according to the local pack and keep out of reach of children. Below 30°C

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

Reported effects

  • Nausea
  • Abdominal bloating or wind

Serious effects and warning symptoms

  • Severe allergic reaction with swelling or breathing difficulty

These lists do not establish the frequency of an effect or prove that a new symptom is caused by this medicine. Persistent or worsening symptoms need assessment.

13. Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

Ask the prescriber about methotrexate, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone and other anti-seizure medicines. Folate use with methotrexate depends on why methotrexate is prescribed; do not change either medicine yourself.

14. When to Get Help (Kab doctor se milein)

Seek emergency help for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, collapse, severe bleeding or suspected overdose. For the medicine-specific warning symptoms above, contact a clinician promptly. Bring the pack and a list of medicines.

15. Alternatives (Dusri dawaein)

Ask a pharmacist to compare the exact ingredients, strength, route and release type. A generic name alone does not prove dose equivalence. Do not substitute a combination product for a single-ingredient treatment.

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Ad Folic Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Ad Folic Tablet contains L-Methylfolate (glucosamine salt of (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate). Folate supplementation when a healthcare professional identifies a need; Management of folate deficiency under medical supervision. The diagnosis and exact product determine suitability.

Q: Dose kaise confirm karein?

A: Confirm whether the pack is Adfolic 300 mcg folate or Adfolic OD 600 mcg folate. A clinician should select the supplement and daily amount for the reason for treatment; the mass of Quatrefolic salt is not the same as the stated folate amount.

Q: Bachon ke liye dose kya hai?

A: Do not use a weight-based dose inferred from this adult supplement. A clinician must assess a child’s nutritional needs and select an appropriate formulation.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.

Q: Nuksanat hon to kya karein?

A: Reported effects include Nausea; Abdominal bloating or wind. Seek medical help for Severe allergic reaction with swelling or breathing difficulty. A symptom list does not predict how often an effect occurs.

18. Editorial Information (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-10-15

This correction adds ingredient-specific sources and separates verified facts from unverified local pack details. The recorded medical-review date is unchanged; this editorial correction is not a new clinician review. Foreign labels inform ingredient safety and do not establish Pakistani registration or every local pack’s instructions.

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Educational information only. Confirm the diagnosis, local leaflet and individual prescription with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ad Folic Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Ad Folic Tablet contains L-Methylfolate (glucosamine salt of (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate). Folate supplementation when a healthcare professional identifies a need; Management of folate deficiency under medical supervision. The diagnosis and exact product determine suitability.

Dose kaise confirm karein?

Confirm whether the pack is Adfolic 300 mcg folate or Adfolic OD 600 mcg folate. A clinician should select the supplement and daily amount for the reason for treatment; the mass of Quatrefolic salt is not the same as the stated folate amount.

Bachon ke liye dose kya hai?

Do not use a weight-based dose inferred from this adult supplement. A clinician must assess a child’s nutritional needs and select an appropriate formulation.

Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.

Nuksanat hon to kya karein?

Reported effects include Nausea; Abdominal bloating or wind. Seek medical help for Severe allergic reaction with swelling or breathing difficulty. A symptom list does not predict how often an effect occurs.

Sources

  1. Adfolic / Adfolic OD prescribing information — PharmEvo
  2. MTHFR Gene Variant and Folic Acid Facts — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  3. DRAP Registered Product Data (Public Registry) — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  4. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) — World Health Organization
  5. 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.