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Folic acid for a longer period
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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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
23 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes you can continue taking it till you get pregnant
Ideally should be taken 3 months preconceptionally
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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14 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Jigna Nikunj Dalsaniya
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Pune
Ya that is absolutely safe
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
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 needed once that window passes, since the standard prenatal dose is usually enough for the rest of the pregnancy.
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Ask your obstetrician at your next visit when to switch down to the standard prenatal dose. The right timing depends on why the higher dose was started for you.
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Staying on the higher dose a little longer isn't known to cause harm, but please don't change your own dose without checking with your doctor first.
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