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Homeopath•Ludhiana
Children and adults both require folate to produce healthy red blood cells and prevent anemia. I think that u r anaemic, thats why your doctor prescribed u folic acid.
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Gynaecologist•Warangal
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Hi Deepti, folic acid should be taken from 3 months prior to your planning of pregnancy till 3 months after delivery. Anaemia, few anomalies of baby can be prevented.
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Homeopath•Hyderabad
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Folic acid is a man-made form of a B vitamin called folate. Folate plays an important role in the production of red blood cells and helps your baby's neural tube develop into her brain and spinal cord. The best food sources of folic acid are fortified cereals.
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Gynaecologist•Mumbai
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Yes, 1mg folic acid should be taken daily while trying to conceive till 3 months of pregnancy. It is important for the developers of the baby’s brain and spinal cord.
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Gynaecologist•Pune
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Folic acid supplements are to be taken at least 6 weeks prior to conception. You can take folinest once daily.
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Gynaecologist•Mumbai
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Yes it is safe. Minimum requirement is 400 mcg but there is tablet with that strength. You can take becosules safely. Other preparations have 5 mg of folic acid which should be combined with vit b12.
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Homeopath•Anand
Hi along with folic acid and vitamins you should be given some antibiotic like metrogyl 200 bds. You can also take some anti inflammatory tablets that will reduce pain and swelling. Take plenty of curds green vegetable and liquids. Avoid roti in any form. Take soft diet. Avoid constipation. You can take homoeopathic medicines like borex 30 tds for 5 days.
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Gynaecologist•Jalandhar
Yes
1000mg of extra requirement of iron in pregnancy.
Which goes into the baby, placenta and extra blood requirements.
If no suppliments are taken a normal patient can become anaemic.
Folic acid is required in the initial months of pregnancy due to massive tissue growth and for prevention of neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Gynaecologist•Noida
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Hello, You should be taking folic acid 5 mg daily once, 3 months prior to the planned conception date.
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Dentist•Chennai
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Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. You may need c. Becosules 5 cap, for five days in the morning after meals & hexigel ointment on the area of ulcer until then.
Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush.
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