Folvite DHA Soft Gelatin Capsule

Folvite DHA Soft Gelatin Capsule is a folic acid supplement in soft gelatin capsule form from Pfizer, India. Each Folvite DHA Soft Gelatin Capsule contains folic acid as labelled on the pack, and it belongs to the vitamin/hematinic class used to prevent or treat folate deficiency. It is commonly used in women’s health to support pregnancy planning, pregnancy, and other situations where folate needs are increased. Your doctor may recommend this exact Folvite DHA Soft Gelatin Capsule when a standard folic acid capsule is preferred in an easy-to-swallow softgel format.

How it works: Folic acid helps the body make healthy red blood cells and supports normal DNA production and cell growth. In Folvite DHA Soft Gelatin Capsule form, it provides folate in a convenient capsule that is absorbed after swallowing and used by the body to correct or prevent low folate levels.

Folvite DHA Soft Gelatin Capsule is a single-ingredient folic acid capsule, so it is different from Folvite Active Capsule and Folvite MB Capsule, which are other related products in the same brand line. This soft gelatin capsule may be chosen when a patient needs folic acid in a capsule form that is easier to take and the prescriber wants a folate-focused option rather than a multi-ingredient product. The exact labeled strength matters because higher folic acid strengths are used only when a doctor has decided that a plain folic acid capsule at this dose is appropriate.

• Prevention and treatment of folate deficiency
• Support before and during pregnancy
• Help reduce the risk of certain neural tube defects when prescribed appropriately
• Treatment of megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency
• Nutritional support when folate needs are increased

• Swallow the Folvite DHA Soft Gelatin Capsule whole with water; do not chew or open the softgel.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, because the labeled folic acid strength in this capsule may be more than a routine low-dose supplement.
• It may be taken with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if your doctor has told you to use it daily.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber tells you to do so.

Each Folvite DHA Soft Gelatin Capsule provides folic acid at the strength printed on the label, so the exact dose is determined by the pack you have and your prescription. This capsule may be taken once daily or as directed by a doctor, depending on why it was prescribed and your folate needs. Do not exceed the number of capsules per day your clinician recommends; the maximum daily amount should be set by your doctor based on your condition and lab results.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Folic Acid may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Bloating
• Loss of appetite
• Mild bad taste in the mouth
• Trouble sleeping or feeling irritable in some people

• Use only as prescribed if you have a higher labeled folic acid strength, because more is not always better.
• Tell your doctor if you have vitamin B12 deficiency, pernicious anemia, or unexplained anemia before starting Folvite DHA Soft Gelatin Capsule.
• Let your clinician know if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding so the dose matches your needs.
• Use caution if you drink alcohol heavily, since alcohol can lower folate levels.
• Tell your doctor about kidney disease, liver disease, or malabsorption conditions that can affect folate use.
• Do not use this capsule to self-treat anemia without medical evaluation, because folic acid can mask B12 deficiency.
• If you are taking other vitamins or supplements, check labels to avoid taking too much folic acid from multiple products.

• Methotrexate
• Phenytoin
• Phenobarbital
• Primidone
• Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Store Folvite DHA Soft Gelatin Capsule at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.