Actifol Tablet is used to treat or prevent anemia (lack of blood) caused by folic acid deficiency, anaemia in pregnancy, anaemia due to damaged red blood cells, anaemia in kidney dialysis patients. Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to various body tissues.

Actifol Tablet contains Folic acid (a form of vitamin B9) that increases healthy red blood cell (RBC) production in the body and carries oxygen throughout the body.

You may experience certain side effects like nausea, black stool, constipation, loss of appetite, bloating or flatulence (gas) in some cases. Most of these side effects of Actifol Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Actifol Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Actifol Tablet . Actifol Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Inform your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, vitamin B12 deficiency, any blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), pernicious anemia (anemia due to lack of vitamin B12) or a folate-dependent tumor before taking Actifol Tablet .

Actifol Tablet is used in the treatment of anaemia. The detailed uses of Actifol Tablet are as follows:

• Prevention of Neural Tube Defects: Actifol Tablet is commonly taken by pregnant women to lower the risk of neural tube defects in the developing fetus. Adequate folic acid intake is essential during pregnancy for proper fetal growth and development.
• Treatment of Megaloblastic Anaemia: Actifol Tablet is used to address megaloblastic anaemia, which occurs due to folate deficiency. This condition is marked by the production of abnormally large red blood cells.
• Support for Individuals with Malabsorption Issues: Actifol Tablet helps individuals with nutrient absorption challenges, such as those with celiac disease or Crohn's disease, by ensuring they receive enough folic acid for their health needs.
• Enhancement of General Well-Being: As a dietary supplement, Actifol Tablet can improve overall health, particularly for individuals with poor diet or increased folate requirements.
• Immune System Support: Folic acid plays a crucial role in the synthesis of DNA and RNA, and it plays a key role in the immune system function. Actifol Tablet may help boost immune health in individuals maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

• Take Actifol Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor.
• It is advised to take Actifol Tablet once daily; however, follow your doctor's recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
• Swallow Actifol Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not chew, crush or break it.

• Actifol Tablet contains Folic acid (a form of vitamin B9) that increases red blood cell (RBC) production in the body and carries oxygen around the body.
• It produces an adequate number of RBCs in the body so that the body's tissue gets a sufficient supply of oxygen.
• Also, folic acid is necessary for pregnancy, as it plays a role in developing the brain and spinal cord in the unborn baby.
• Additionally, Actifol Tablet may be used to decrease the adverse effects of methotrexate (a drug used to treat severe arthritis, psoriasis, or Crohn’s disease).

• If you are allergic to Actifol Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
• Avoid taking Actifol Tablet if you have cancer.
• Actifol Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor.
• If you are breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using Actifol Tablet .
• Inform your doctor if you have pernicious anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin B12), a tumour or if you are receiving a stent in the heart or undergoing haemodialysis due to kidney failure, before taking Actifol Tablet .
• You are recommended to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours between taking Actifol Tablet and indigestion remedies such as antacids containing magnesium or aluminium and edible clay.
• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any sugars as Actifol Tablet contains lactose.