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Dr I am 1 month pregnant,dr prescribed 5 mg folic acid daily is it overdosage,as I had no history or health issues
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It's ok you can have 5mg also
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In pregnancy, recommended daily dose is 400mcg. 5mg is 10 times more than this dose. Take 400mcg tablet daily. If you had history of previous pregnancy with neural tube defect baby, only then take 5mg.
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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Belgaum
Normal dose,need not worry continue
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