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Folic acid
I took 5mg folic acid daily during my first trimester . Is it safe ?? Will it affect my baby as the recommended dose is 400 microgram.i am worried
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5mg is given
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Dr. V.Suguna
Gynecologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Even tho 5 mg is given the amount absorbed is less so we give that
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Safe
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
23 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Absolutely safe
In India its available as a 5 mg tablet
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Dr. Nikitha Reddy
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No . Don’t worry
5mg daily dose doesn’t affect the foetus
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