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Hello doctor What is the amount of folic acid taken in pregnancy. How many times a day. Thank you.

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Can anyone suggest the brand name of folic acid tablets to be taken before planning for pregnancy? In a day when can she take the tablet?

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T.FOL 123 1 tablet daily anytime of the day ...  Read More

Hi, I am planning to my first Pregnancy, please suggest good Folic acid tablets to start with

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I have undergone right salphingectomy on may 2023.. due to ectopic pregnancy. Is there ia chance of recurrence.. iam taking folic acid from May.. does folic acid prevents ectopic pregnancy

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I am 3 weeks pregnant now . Just want to know which folic acid tablets are best during this stage of pregnancy. Also suggest any other vitamins I need to take apart from Folic acid.

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I would like to know the benefits of taking folic acid pre pregnancy. What is the daily intake quantity recommended? Can you share a few brands prescribed for folic acid?

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Take vitagreat or folvit 5mg at bedtime two months even before you start planning a baby . It helps in over all fertility health . ...  Read More

Should we continue folic acid 5mg throughout the pregnancy? I am taking Iron suppliments and that also has 1.5mg folic acid. Is that fine to continue both?

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Yes. You should take Folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy. Folic acid (Vit B10) is required for production of Haemoglobin. It is also required for proper development of the Nervous System of ...  Read More

I havent taken folic acid tablets till 9 th week of pregnancy Will there be any effect please let mw know

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At around 12 week doctor can check your baby's body parts are growing normally or not if it's fine don't worry ...  Read More

How much folic acid should be taken at time of planning pregnancy. Please suggest the quantity dosage and tablet name

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Folic acid before conception is a standard, well supported step for reducing certain birth defect risks. The right strength and tablet for you should come from your doctor or pharmacist, not a general ...  Read More

Hi, Could you please suggest a Folic acid tablet as I am planning for my second pregnancy soon. Thanks

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I turned 30 this October, and it has been exactly two years since I got married. We are planning to conceive, so I started taking folic acid tablets. However, I have a concern. I have been taking folic acid tablets since the first week of June, so it has been approximately five months now. But I haven't conceived yet. Due to certain reasons and per

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Folic acid is safe to keep taking for several more months without any time-limit concern, so continuing until January or February is fine on its own. The higher-strength tablet you're on is usually pr ...  Read More

Planning pregnancy so willing to start folic acid tablets so looking for s doctor for the suggestion

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Starting folic acid before you conceive is one of the most useful steps for a healthy pregnancy. It lowers the baby's risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida, and it works best when started a mo ...  Read More

I'm taking folic acid 5 mg from the last 2 months as prenatal, can I continue for longer periods as 9 months or 11 months. Taking low dose folic acid 400 mcg for 11 months is it safe?

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A higher dose of folic acid is usually given early in pregnancy for extra protection against neural tube defects, mainly through the first trimester. Continuing it for 9 to 11 months isn't typically n ...  Read More

I want to start taking folic acid which one will be best for taking before conceiving. I have thyroid from past 10 years also is it safe to conceive with this thyroid

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It's generally safe to conceive with thyroid disease once your levels are well controlled before you start trying. Since you're already on treatment, getting your TSH checked now lets your doctor adju ...  Read More

I'm 8 weeks pregnant. Normal and safe pregnancy. Only Folic Acid Medicine prescribe by doctor. I'm suffering from cold and body pain, what medicine can I take for this?

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Cold and body aches in pregnancy are common and usually manageable, but which medicine is safe for you specifically depends on your allergy history and current stage of pregnancy. This is not somethin ...  Read More

Hi, I want to start preparing myself for my pregnancy which we are planning in next 2 months. I would like to know some basic medications that I can start taking like folic acid etc. Please suggest me some basic medications which I can start taking to before conceiving.

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Folic acid is the one supplement doctors recommend starting before conception, since it lowers the risk of certain birth defects in early pregnancy. ...  Read More

I have a cycle length of around 28 days, I have been testing LH since 7 months as I was trying to conceive and LH surge would be mostly around CD 13, As suggested by my gynaecologist I started Folvio softgel capsules around 17 days ago, my LH surge was around CD 9 this month and LH reading is very low after that I'm currently in CD 16 not sure why

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Folic acid on its own is very unlikely to shift your ovulation timing. Cycle to cycle changes in when the LH surge happens are common even without starting anything new. Keep tracking for one more cyc ...  Read More

Kya sustain sr 300 progesterone ki tablets pregnancy ke 6 week mai start Krna safe hota hai. Aur kya isse folic acid ki medicine ke sath le skte hai.

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Progesterone support this early in pregnancy is common, and folic acid is usually continued alongside it without conflict. Which tablet to use and how to combine it should be confirmed by your treatin ...  Read More

My blood test shows vitamin B9 (folate) level of 0.72 ng/mL. The result appears to be low. What could be the possible cause, and what treatment or folic acid dose would you recommend? Vitamin b12 is at 544 pg/mL

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Low folate usually comes from diet, poor absorption, or high alcohol intake. It's treatable once the cause is clear. ...  Read More

8 months pregnant with itching all over the body. Bile acid level is 28.8 µmol/L. Could this be cholestasis of pregnancy? Does this level pose any risk to the fetus, and does she need treatment, repeat tests, or additional monitoring

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This is cholestasis of pregnancy. Treatment is required . Consult for prescription please. LFT test to be done periodically ...  Read More

Pre pregnancy tests that need to be done for 31 year old female with no medical history . I have been trying for 2 months and taking folic acid 5mg for 2 months.

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I'm 28yrs old, had one abortion at 5.5 weeks in June. I am planning for pregnancy in late this year or may be Jan 2027. Please suggest when should I start taking folic acid and other medications to conceive and everything goes well. No smoking/drinking. Working out and trying to be on healthy diet on most days. Please suggest ?

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Ideal time to start folic acid is at least 1 months before conception ...  Read More

We are on pregnancy treatment doctor given letrozole 10 mg 5 days folic acid 30 days and prednisolone 10 mg 20 days and kq10 tablet 20 days from day 18 projesterone 200 for 10 days Now I'm on day 17 diahrea and chill fever for past two days is pregnancy symptoms

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Check the beta test It looks like gastroenteritis Connect ...  Read More

Hello doctor I am 23 week pregnant with twins and from 19 week my left is deranged Last blood on 5 june Current taking sedogest 450mg thrice a day, cirrosam 400mg twice a day and choltran twice a day. AST improved: 529 → 263 → 228 ALT improved: 847 → 455 → 391 Bilirubin improved and is now normal Itching improved signif

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Hi I would need more information on what investigations have been performed. What does obstetrician has to say about it. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, my gynaecologist has prescribed me Mompride tablet (5 mg folic acid) and Decofer D3 tablet (1 mg folic acid). I have been taking both since 18 weeks of pregnancy, and now I am 33 weeks pregnant. Everything has been normal in my pregnancy so far, and I do not have any deficiencies. I wanted to ask whether this is considered a high dose

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I am 10 weeks primi with no history of neural tube defect .i am taking 5mg folic acid by mistake .Now worried is it too high for pregnancy and can it cause complication later .

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Its the required dose in first trimester. ...  Read More

We are trying to conceive. When is the right time to take folic acid? Also please recommend the best one.

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The best time to take folic acid is 3 month prior to conception ...  Read More

Hey doctor planning my pregnancy m 35yr want to know dose of folic acid should i take 5mg or 400mcg folic acid kindly help.

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Planning pregnancy in 2026 i m 33 yr old female what test and what vitamins like folic acid i should take can i take 400mcg or higher doses kindly help.

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Dose of folic acid supplement is 5 mg daily. Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

I am pregnat 7.5 weeks. She told me no need to take folic acid.. is it safe? I have read that folic acid is necessary for baby

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Ur doctor must have given a different tablet which contains folic acid so she has not given it separately ...  Read More

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