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5mg folic acid per day

2020-09-10 10:28:00
Hello doctor, I'am 12 week pregnant and my doctor prescribed since beginning 2.5mg folic acid tablet twice a day(in total:5mg) Is it safe to take that much mg or need to consult again
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I don't think that we have any preparation of 2.5 mg folic acid available in India.  It's all 5 mg tabs,  to be taken once a day.

Answered2020-09-10 12:01:32

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5mg folic acid tablets once a day are fine

Answered2020-09-10 11:48:21

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