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My daughter aged19 years is a carrier of beta thalasaemia. Shouldshe take folic acid tablets. If yes what should be dose and how long?
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Dr. Shashank Agrawalyrs exp
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The recommended daily allowance of folic acid is 65 - 200 microg/day for infants and children. The recommended dose for deficiency states is 1000 microg/day.
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