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Folic acid

2022-10-05 05:57:54
I am planning for a baby, so i would like to know if i need to start folic acid ? Please suggest dosage if required.
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Yes,take it once a day

Answered2022-10-05 07:27:36

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Yes u need Ideally should be taken 3 months prior to conception Once a day after meal is the dose

Answered2022-10-05 06:37:57

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Yes start folic acid 5mg daily Also get your baseline investigation done
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Answered2022-10-05 06:37:02

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Folic acid 5 mg tab once daily  after meals. To be started  3 months before planning for baby.

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