L-methylfolate + Methylcobalamin + Pyridoxal-5-phosphate 1 mg + 1500 mcg + 0.5 mg: uses, price & cheaper substitutes
Common uses: Folate and vitamin B12 support when a doctor finds low levels; Before and during pregnancy when your doctor chooses this form of folate.
Listed MRPs range from ₹3.75 to ₹24.31 per capsule across 7 listings.
Price comparison
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / capsule | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-Methylfolate 1mg, Pyridoxal-5 Phosphate 0.5mg & Methylcobalamin 1500mcg TabletsJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 | ₹37.50 | ₹3.75 | 19 October 2026 |
| Foligrace SG | Leeford Healthcare Ltd | 10 | ₹126.56 | ₹12.66 | 19 October 2026 |
| Macfolate | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | 15 | ₹246.20 | ₹16.41 | 19 October 2026 |
| Cherifol Plus | Indchemie Health Specialities Pvt Ltd | 10 | ₹199.69 | ₹19.97 | 19 October 2026 |
| Folvite Active | Pfizer Ltd | 15 | ₹331.18 | ₹22.08 | 19 October 2026 |
| Hosit XT | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 10 | ₹237.90 | ₹23.79 | 19 October 2026 |
| Mvista | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 10 | ₹243.10 | ₹24.31 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Uses
- Folate and vitamin B12 support when a doctor finds low levels.
- Before and during pregnancy when your doctor chooses this form of folate.
- Folate and B12 support in people with raised needs, as prescribed.
How to take it
Take one capsule or tablet a day after a meal, or as your doctor prescribes. Each dose has 1 mg of folate – the NHS considers 1 mg a day or less of folic acid from supplements unlikely to cause harm, and higher doses can hide the signs of vitamin B12 deficiency (this product also contains B12, but your doctor may still check your level). Do not combine it with other folic acid, B12 or B-complex products unless your doctor approves. If you are planning a pregnancy, your doctor will tell you whether this product replaces the usual 400 microgram folic acid tablet.
Side effects
Common
- Bloating or wind.
- Feeling sick or loss of appetite.
- Mild stomach upset or headache.
Serious
Stop and get medical help urgently if you notice any of these.
- Allergic reaction – rash, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing.
- Numbness or tingling that keeps getting worse – needs a doctor's review.
- Severe tiredness or breathlessness – may mean anaemia that needs tests.
Safety information
Alcohol
No direct interaction; heavy drinking lowers folate, so cut down.
Pregnancy
Folate is important before and in early pregnancy; take this product in pregnancy only as your doctor prescribes.
Kidney problems
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease.
Liver problems
Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
Children
Not for children unless a doctor prescribes it.
Missed dose
Take the next dose at the usual time; do not double up.
Interactions
- Epilepsy medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone) – may not mix well with folate; tell your doctor.
- Methotrexate, sulfasalazine and co-trimoxazole – folate can interact; your doctor decides timing.
- Other folic acid, B12 or B-complex products – check the total.
Frequently asked questions
Folvite Active capsule uses
Folvite Active contains L-methylfolate 1 mg, methylcobalamin 1500 mcg and pyridoxal-5-phosphate 0.5 mg. Doctors prescribe it for folate and B12 support, including around pregnancy.
L-methylfolate vs folic acid – what is the difference?
Both provide folate. Folic acid is the man-made form used in most tablets; L-methylfolate is an active form. Your doctor will advise which you need.
Can I take Folvite Active in pregnancy?
Yes if your doctor prescribes it. Folate is important before and during early pregnancy.
Folvite Active vs Folvite 5 mg
Folvite 5 mg is folic acid alone at a high dose. Folvite Active has L-methylfolate 1 mg with vitamins B12 and B6.
Folvite Active side effects
It is usually well tolerated. Bloating, wind, nausea or loss of appetite can occur.
Folvite Active before or after food?
After a meal, at the same time each day.
Can men take Folvite Active?
Yes, if a doctor finds low folate or B12 and prescribes it.
Can I take Folvite Active with iron tablets?
Usually yes – they are often prescribed together in pregnancy. Ask your doctor about timing.
Sources
- NHS – Folic acid (19 October 2026)
- NHS – B vitamins and folic acid (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia (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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