Folvite 5 mg: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Folvite 5 mg contains Folic acid 5 mg. Listed MRP is ₹73.05 for 45 (₹1.62 per tablet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹0.28 per tablet.
- MRP
- ₹73.05
- ₹ / tablet
- ₹1.62
- Pack
- 45
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folic Acid Tablets IP 5 mgJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 15 | ₹4.13 | ₹0.28 | 19 October 2026 |
| Folizee 5 mg | Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd | 30 | ₹9.00 | ₹0.30 | 19 October 2026 |
| Folinal 5 mg | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 30 | ₹43.03 | ₹1.43 | 19 October 2026 |
| Folera | Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 30 | ₹43.92 | ₹1.46 | 19 October 2026 |
| Folvite 5 mg | Pfizer Ltd | 45 | ₹73.05 | ₹1.62 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Folic acid 5 mg brands, safety and side effects
What Folic acid 5 mg is used for
- Folate deficiency anaemia.
- Before and during early pregnancy to reduce the risk of spina bifida and other neural tube defects – 5 mg is the higher dose used when a doctor judges the risk is higher.
- Reducing side effects of methotrexate in people taking it for arthritis or psoriasis.
- Preventing low folate in people on dialysis or with poor absorption.
Frequently asked questions
What is Folvite 5 mg used for?
It treats folate deficiency anaemia, is taken before and during early pregnancy to protect the baby's spine and brain, and is given with methotrexate to reduce its side effects.
When should I start Folvite if planning pregnancy?
Ideally about 3 months before you conceive, and continue at least through the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Your doctor decides whether you need the 5 mg dose or a lower one.
Folvite 5 mg vs 1 mg – which do I need?
Most women need the lower dose; the 5 mg tablet is used when the doctor judges a higher risk, for example a previous pregnancy with a neural tube defect, diabetes, epilepsy medicines or obesity. Follow your doctor's advice.
Can I take Folvite with alcohol?
It is best to avoid or limit alcohol. Alcohol reduces folate absorption and can undo the benefit of the tablet.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Folic acid (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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