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Folic acid tablet dosage

2019-02-25 16:25:29
Hi doc, I am planning for a pregnancy and started taking folic acid tablets. Is 5 mg is overdose ? I have PCOS.
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Take once a day

Answered2019-02-25 17:59:57

YESNO

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It's ok to take 5mg in case of Pcos.

Answered2019-02-25 16:54:51

YESNO

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