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Folic acid
Hi Dr.. For past 3 months (preconception)i use to take folic acid tablet before bed at night after dinner.. Now i got positive pregnancy test.. Now can i continue taking folic acid at night?.My Dr just told me to continue folic acid5mg and come for early scan at 7wks but the pharmacist told me to take folic acid at morning.. Now if i change the timing will it cause any adverse effect?.. Can i continue it at night
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Please use a syrup with contain elemental iron,folic acid,lycopene.
And you have to take 10ml just in the morning before any meal as because iron is well absorbed in an empty stomach…I need some more information about you and your problem..so contact me..
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Folic acid tablets are taken for several important reasons:
Preventing Birth Defects
1. *Neural Tube Defects (NTDs)*: Folic acid helps prevent NTDs, such as spina bifida and anencephaly, in unborn babies.
2. *Birth Defect Prevention*: Folic acid also reduces the risk of other birth defects, like heart defects and cleft palate.
Additional Benefits
1. *Anemia Prevention*: Folic acid helps prevent anemia, a condition characterized by low red blood cell count.
2. *Pregnancy Support*: Folic acid supports overall health during pregnancy, ensuring the mother's body can meet the demands of fetal development.
3. *Red Blood Cell Production*: Folic acid is essential for producing red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body.
4. *Nervous System Health*: Folic acid plays a role in maintaining a healthy nervous system.
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you can consume anytime as per your convenience
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watch your hemoglobin level and continue as per physicuan guidance
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