Qfol

5-Methyl tetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF)

Indications:

  • Patients suffering from megaloblastic anemia.
  • For depressed patients as an augmentation for antidepressant drug effects.
  • Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, the ones on chemotherapy and other patients who are taking low dose methotrexate.
  • Women who are taking oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), or in the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods.
  • Patients with cardiovascular disease, renal dysfunction, thrombosis and osteoporosis.

Dosage: Recommended dose is 800mcg daily. Qfol dosage can be adjusted based on individual needs.

Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to any components of Qfol.

Precautions: Patients suffering from pernicious anemia.

Possible side effects: Qfol is safe and well-tolerated, also it is generally recognized as safe. Although it is rare, like all products, Qfol can cause side effects that include:

Allergic reactions include itching, skin rash, hives or swelling.

Gastrointestinal problems (diarrhea, upset stomach and etc.)

Interactions: Although Qfol is generally well tolerated, dose adjustment or temporal separation may be considered when co-administered with antifolate agents (such as methotrexate and trimethoprim) or certain antiepileptic drugs (e.g., phenytoin and phenobarbital), as it may potentially alter their efficacy.”

Qfol is a product of Ashbal Chemi using API (Quatrefolic®) by Gnosis, Italy