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Maxfol Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Maxfol Tablet (L-Methylfolate) 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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Form

TABLET

Strength

400mcg

Manufacturer

High-Q Pharmaceuticals

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Maxfol Tablet used for?

  • Folic acid deficiency (folic acid ki kamzori)
  • Megaloblastic anemia
  • Macrocytic anemia
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Important warnings

  • If allergic to L-Methylfolate or folic acid
  • Untreated Vitamin B12 deficiency

Maxfol Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameMaxfol
Generic NameL-Methylfolate
Strength400mcg
FormTablet
Drug ClassFolate Supplement
ManufacturerHigh-Q Pharmaceuticals
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Maxfol Tablet? (Maxfol Tablet kya hai)

Maxfol Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various health conditions related to folate deficiency and anemia. It contains L-Methylfolate, which helps support healthy blood formation and prevent neural tube defects during pregnancy. Simple: Maxfol Tablet (L-Methylfolate) kis kaam aati hai?

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Folic acid deficiency (folic acid ki kamzori)
  • Megaloblastic anemia
  • Macrocytic anemia
  • Prevention of neural tube defects during pregnancy (pregnancy mein neural tube defect ki beparwari)
  • Pre-conception supplementation (pre-conception supplement)
  • Fertility support
  • MTHFR gene mutation support (mthfr gene mutation ka support)
  • Lowering elevated homocysteine levels (homocysteine level ko kam karna)
  • Adjunct treatment for depression (depression ki dawaon ke sath)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Folic acid deficient individuals
  • People with megaloblastic anemia
  • Individuals with macrocytic anemia
  • Women planning pregnancy

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

  • If allergic to L-Methylfolate or folic acid
  • Untreated Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Severe kidney disease

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)

  • If allergic to L-Methylfolate or folic acid
  • Untreated Vitamin B12 deficiency

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

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

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Stomach upset, Loss of appetite
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Certain antibiotics

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

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

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousL-Methylfolate
Alternative brandVariousL-Methylfolate

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: Maxfol Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Maxfol Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Maxfol Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Maxfol Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Maxfol Tablet ka price kya hai?

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

Q: Kya Maxfol Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Maxfol Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-09-26 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maxfol Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Maxfol Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Maxfol Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Maxfol Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Maxfol Tablet ka price kya hai?

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

Kya Maxfol Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Maxfol Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

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.