Bi-Folate Aq Injection

Composition of Bi-Folate Aq Injection

Bi-Folate Aq Injection contains Folic acid (Vitamin B9) + Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) injection (strengths unknown). It belongs to the Vitamin (Folic acid) + Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) class of medicines.

Uses of Bi-Folate Aq Injection

Treatment and prevention of folate and vitamin B12 deficiency; megaloblastic anemia due to nutritional deficiency; adjunct in deficiency states during pregnancy/lactation as advised by doctor.

Key benefits

• Helps treat megaloblastic anemia
• Corrects folate deficiency
• Corrects vitamin B12 deficiency
• Supports red blood cell formation
• Supports nerve function

How Bi-Folate Aq Injection works

Folic acid is required for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation, helping correct megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency. Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) is essential for normal red blood cell maturation and nerve function and helps treat anemia due to B12 deficiency.

How to take Bi-Folate Aq Injection

Injection for IM/IV use as prescribed by a doctor. Dose and frequency depend on the deficiency and clinical condition; do not self-administer. Can be given with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to cause serious harm, because the body passes surplus B vitamins out in the urine. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Bi-Folate Aq Injection

Most side effects of Bi-Folate Aq are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Injection site pain
• redness or swelling
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• headache
• dizziness
• rash
• itching

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Bi-Folate Aq Injection

Warnings and precautions

Use only under medical supervision. Rule out pernicious anemia/isolated vitamin B12 deficiency before giving folic acid alone, as folate may improve anemia while allowing neurological damage from B12 deficiency to progress. Use caution in patients with hypersensitivity to B vitamins/cobalt. If severe allergy (breathing difficulty, swelling, widespread rash) occurs, seek urgent care.

Do not take Bi-Folate Aq if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Methotrexate, trimethoprim, pyrimethamine (antifolates may reduce folate effect), phenytoin/phenobarbital/primidone (folate may reduce antiepileptic levels), chloramphenicol (may blunt hematologic response to B12/folate)

How to store Bi-Folate Aq Injection

Store at room temperature (generally below 25°C), protect from light, do not freeze. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Bi-Folate Aq Injection

A supplement corrects a deficiency; it is not a general energy tonic. If you are on it for nerve symptoms, keep your review appointment so the underlying cause is looked for.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

KEPLER

Therapeutic class:

Haematinic / Nutritional supplement

Drug class:

Vitamin (Folic acid) + Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)