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My wife had a baby after C-Section 3-Months ago. Doctor prescribed vitamin supplement "Preg 9". it is not available from Pharmacy, as we moved to another city. Please recommend Vitamin supplement (Vitamin B-Complex or Iron supplement) that she should take, as she is breast-feeding the child. No other medicine is being taken now.

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Hi i m five weeks pregnant n my vitamin d level is 27.5...three months back took 8 weeks therapy of 60iu weekly once (,during July n August)...after tat at mid of September when checked it was around 42 n NW reduced to 27.5 n it's in insufficiency state n i m also pregnant right NW...can anyone suggest vitamin d supplement n whether it is safe to t

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Hi can a possibly pregnant woman take vitamin c supplements of 500 mg? Would it cause any side effects?

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Ya no issue vit b complex and c are always safe any other doubt u may consult ...  Read More

Which vitamins supplements we should have Which vitamins supplements we should have Which vitamins supplements we should have

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According to your requirement, it's best to give you supplement, there are lots of varrieties of Pills & Powder can be given. A Consultation can make your requirement fulfilled. Chat Consultation ...  Read More

Is it okay to take vitamin D (60000 IU twice weekly) for 2 months starting at around 6 weeks of pregnancy? Can it harm the fetus in any way?

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Take it once a week ...  Read More

I need to loose 10kg weight in one month.During that i need vitamin supplement. Please advise some good vitamin supplement

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Before prescribing diet plan I need to know proper information like urs medical history Family history etc. Contact me through practo direct consultation for further information surely help you. ...  Read More

What's the best Vitamin A supplement/tablet available? I take vitamin C everyday due to allergy rashes and it has reduced a lot. So need a vitamin A supplement as well.

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Dear Sister Greetings! Your complaint and your concern is noted. To give an expert opinion in this case, l need further medical information. So arrange for an expert consultation ...  Read More

What are the best vitamin supplement herbal tablets? Do you have any suggestions? I am looking for something which doesn't have any chemicals

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HELLO, TAB DIET (AMWAY) AS IT'S ORGANIC NO ANY SIDE EFFECTS. BEST BUT COSTLY ONE PACK =THREE MONTH . OK. ...  Read More

Hi, can you pls tell me what are the vitamin supplements we can add to our daily routine, their dosage and for how long?

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Fruit , vegetables and juice you to consume ...  Read More

Can I take 'Carbamide forte B complex capsule' for 120 days as supplement? My Holotranscobalamine serum levels were 17 pmol/L in November 2025 after that I took neruobion forte for 1 month and then 15000 mcg methycobalamine for 1 month

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The amount of B12 that you need daily is 1500mcg and this combination of B complex has just around 2.5 mcg of B12. Along with it, it also has fat soluble vitamins like A , D which hinder in absorption ...  Read More

My Vitamin B12 is 1004.. anything to worry about.. and I don't use any injections or supplements.. anything serious.. what should be done

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have been having pain in my tail bone and orthopaedic doctor prescribed vitamin d capsule once in a week. Please can someone suggest if it's safe to take in week 11 of pregnancy?

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Yes you can take ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, i have done my medical test today in which my vitamin d level is 13.7 and vitamin b12 is 167 . What supplement should i take to increase it ? I have attached my report also

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Hello, your reports suggest borderline low levels of the hormones as mentioned in the tests, however, we need to modify the treatment plan according to your symptoms, if they can settle on tablets or ...  Read More

My 25 OH vitamin D value 19.3 please suggest what are the best supplements. Also suggest a best vitamin B12 deficiency

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I am a 25-year-old male (178 cm). I recently did a Thyrocare “Healthy 2026” blood test and several values were abnormal. My main results are: Vitamin D 7.2 ng/mL (severely low), Vitamin B12 155 pg/mL (low), Folate 3 ng/mL (low). Lipids: Triglycerides 272 mg/dL (high), HDL 35 mg/dL (low), LDL 122 mg/dL (borderline high), TG/HDL ratio 7.87. Fasting g

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Hi I am a mother ...just want to know if we should give vit amin d sachet in milk to 11 years old girl or any other supplements. She often complains of leg pain after playing. Is it compulsory to give vitamin D . Doctors please suggest..also I prefer giving only home cooked food. Also should we give gritzo supermilk powder..is it useful..heard

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This is typical for this age group. This is growing pain. You may go for online consultation with me regarding some good practices to reduce this. ...  Read More

My wife is currently in her third trimester of pregnancy. Since the second trimester, she has been prescribed one Vehycal tablet daily (providing 73 mg of elemental calcium) as a calcium supplement. However, most guidelines recommend a daily calcium intake of around 1,000 mg for pregnant women. Is this supplementation sufficient?

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She needs to take atleast 500mg per day ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, my reports show Vitamin D is 8.2 ng/mL and Vitamin B12 is 215 pg/mL. Please advise what treatment or supplements I should take. Thank you.

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Hi.. I am.46 years old female Due to low iron levels and ferritin levels (haemoglobin 10) and vitamin b12 I have been prescribed oroferxt syrup (15 ml) for 45 days and becausules capsules / Polybion syrup for 6 weeks But I have also been told by some that these supplements are best avoided Should I take these or avoid Thanks

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Hello, Your body is showing severe nutritional deficiency. Kindly contact for a consultation through practo app ...  Read More

I am currently 27 weeks pregnant... My gynae started my iron and calcium supplements in 5th month...but I had haemorhoids and piles with bleeding issue..so she stopped it ...and I was not able to tolerate calcium... Sometimes I used to have it and sometimes not... In short I have not done any course of both supplements...I am so much worried now ab

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Atleast take folic acid supplements Have milk and dairy products Green leafy vegetables, jaggery and dates Check your haemoglobin, if it's on lower side then injectable iron can be taken ...  Read More

I have the right upper back muscle ache and low energy got my vitamin D checked it is 14 kindly suggest which and how much vitamin d I should take as a supplement to overcome my deficiency

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You should take Vitamin D once in a week for two months. 60K weekly for 2 months followed by once in 2 weeks ...  Read More

Dr after taking three months vitamin d 3 60000 ui one time a week for three months vitamin d3 increase by 19 to 30 than again for three months i have taken same 60000 ui a week for three months than stop dr does it calcified in my artery or not please tell can it form plaque or not only six months used it without k2

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Hello Can I give vitamin D supplement 60000 IU syrup weekly to my 26 months old son ? Doctor has recommended it, while no tests were done. My son took daily vitamin D drops 400 IU till first 1 year only. After that no vitamin d supplement was given. He doesn't go much outside. And doesn't like milk that much.

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Doctor must have seen signs of vit d deficiency. Thats why he must have given it, no need of getting a test done always ...  Read More

I'm a 35yr old who has Vitamin D and fibre deficiency. I have Runners Knee and Hemorrhoids. I want to take supplements in addition to my regular diet. I want to know what is healthy to consume as a supplement for a female.

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Hi Please consult since you have existing health issues. Talk to a doctor for vitamin D supplement ...  Read More

Recent blood test my vitamin d was 8.5. It is leading to random pains, brain fog and headaches. Should i take the injection, is it safe? Or continue with 60k shot- i have been taking since one week but feeling only slight improvement. Is it safe to take the injection?

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Just Continue Tab VIT D3 60K weekly ...  Read More

I want to know if my 2 years 2 months old son need vitamin D supplement. He took vitamin d supplement (D-sol) till 1 year of age. He doesn't often go outside. He also doesn't like egg yolk and milk. Should we go for supplements now?

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No need now it's already 2 years Anyhow your giving all type of food that's enough to get Vitamin D ...  Read More

Can I take vitamin d supplement. I feel weak without reason.. I am 34 years old. What medicine to take and for how many days?

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Hello doctor, I've been using cyanocobalamin based supplements for B12 deficiency but I was told to switch to methylcobalamin by a friend facing same issue, is it advisable to change prescription like that ? If yes what should be the frequency of medicine? As I take cyanocobalmin B12 everyday., Please guide

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

I had a baby 6 months ago and I'm still breastfeeding. Post delivery I was still taking my prenatal vitamins, calcium and vitamin d supplements. I got my blood test done recently and my vitamin b12 levels were really high so I stopped taking the prenatal vitamins and calcium (shelcal xt). My iron and calcium levels were also ok in the report. I wan

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