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Folic acid tablets
I am 5 weeks pregnanct. I have not gone for prenatal check up yet. But I have heard role of folic acid in pregnancy. Which folic acid and iron tablets I should go for??
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I request you to meet a gynaec ,so that apart from folic acid prescription,a detailed history and examination to look for any risk factors and the basic blood test can be done...
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Dr. Lata Rajput
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Pune
Tab.folinine d once a day.no need of iron and calcium in first 3 months.
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Dr. Shreedevi Tanksale
Gynecologist
18 yrs exp
Mumbai
You need to visit gynecologist.
Start taking folic acid
Ideally it should be started preconception.
Tab folvite 5 mg once daily.
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