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Mom of a 7 yr 10 m old girl3 years ago
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Hi.. I'm 12 weeks pregnant and doc has prescribed me 2 tablets one is folic acid 400mcg nad another tablet for iron.. but that also contains folic acid 1050mcg.. is tis correct I could not get hold of my doctor to clarify this can anybody help me here .. can I take these two tablets .. is nt it too much folic acid for one day ? Advise please

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profile image of Dr Bandana JoshiExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. Are you anaemic and yes can be taken and feed cuz on eating a healthy nutritious diet and drink plenty f f water around eight glasses in a day take care

Author of questionMom of a 7 yr 10 m old girl3 years ago

A. yes I am anemic.. so a total of 1450(400 in folic acid tablet and 1050 in iron tablet)mcg of folic acid is ok for one day intake..?pic ref attached

profile image of RashmiRashmiMom of a 11 yr 2 m old girl3 years ago

A. Both the medicines are given separately to the person so it’s completely fine you can go ahead with giving them separately in fact your doctor should also advised to go ahead with calcium where they haven’t because it is going to be important for you

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