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When Is Tetrafol Plus Taken?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Question: WHAT IS THE TABLET TETRFOL PLUS PRESCRIBED FOR?
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Answered by Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is a vitamin supplement

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

Tetrafol tablet contains a vitamin called Folate or Folic acid. It is prescribed in persons suspected to have Folic acid deficiency.

Folic acid deficiency can cause a variety of symptoms like general weakness, fatigue, mouth ulcers, swollen tongue, nerve problems, numbness or tingling sensations, memory problems, depression, etc. Folic acid deficiency is also an important cause for Anemia i.e. low Hemoglobin) and is routinely given along with iron supplements.

Hope this has clarified your doubt.

Best wishes,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar (42 minutes later)
Is it also used in Erectile Dysfunction?
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Answered by Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, in certain cases...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Tetrafol (Folic acid) can sometimes be used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction as folic acid deficiency can cause nerve problems, which in turn can be one of the causes of Erectile dysfunction.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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When Is Tetrafol Plus Taken?

Brief Answer: It is a vitamin supplement Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. Tetrafol tablet contains a vitamin called Folate or Folic acid. It is prescribed in persons suspected to have Folic acid deficiency. Folic acid deficiency can cause a variety of symptoms like general weakness, fatigue, mouth ulcers, swollen tongue, nerve problems, numbness or tingling sensations, memory problems, depression, etc. Folic acid deficiency is also an important cause for Anemia i.e. low Hemoglobin) and is routinely given along with iron supplements. Hope this has clarified your doubt. Best wishes, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar