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I am 22 years old a healthy female. I am planing for a baby. What medicines should I start now. I have heard about folic acid vitamin d and prenatal vitamins. Please give me your suggestions. What medicines should I start now on. Please name the medicines dosage and duration.
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Dear lybrate-user, if you are planning pregnancy, you can start tablet folvite 5 mg once a day, 1 tablet after food, for 3 months. Regarding vitamin d supplements, it?s better you consult a doctor in your city and get your vitamin d levels checked before taking supplements.
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For now only folic acid 5 mg per day is sufficient.
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