Folvite 5

Tablet
USUALLY SOLD WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

Folvite 5 is a tablet that contains Folic acid 5 mg. Folic acid is a vitamin: prevents and treats anaemia and protects the baby's spine in early pregnancy.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Folic acid5 mg

What it is used for

Prevents and treats anaemia and protects the baby's spine in early pregnancy.

How it works

A B vitamin (B9) needed to make new cells and red blood cells. Taken before and in early pregnancy it prevents spinal birth defects.

How to take it

400 mcg a day from before conception until 12 weeks of pregnancy (5 mg if advised for higher risk). For anaemia, as prescribed.

Common side effects

Usually none

Get medical help straight away if

Allergic reaction (rare)

Be careful

Generally safe.

Other medicines and interactions

High doses can hide B12 deficiency. Methotrexate, phenytoin and some antibiotics interfere with folate.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Strongly recommended before and during early pregnancy; safe while breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Folvite 5?

Folvite 5 is a tablet containing Folic acid 5 mg.

What is Folvite 5 used for?

Prevents and treats anaemia and protects the baby's spine in early pregnancy.

How should I take Folvite 5?

400 mcg a day from before conception until 12 weeks of pregnancy (5 mg if advised for higher risk). For anaemia, as prescribed. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Folvite 5?

Common side effects include: Usually none. Get medical help straight away for: Allergic reaction (rare).

Does Folvite 5 need a prescription?

It is usually sold without a prescription in India, but ask a pharmacist if you take other medicines or have a long-term illness.

Can I take Folvite 5 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Strongly recommended before and during early pregnancy; safe while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Folvite 5?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.