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Hello. I am 6 weeks pregnant. My doctor had advised me to take folvite 5mg once daily. But by mistake I took it twice daily for the last 12-13 days. Will this overdose affect my baby? Please suggest.
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Nothing will happen as its water soluble vitamin and excess will washed away with urine
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