Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Pregnecy and folic acid
Doctor, dr Iam 32 years and its my 3rd pregnecyI have a concern regarding my medication. my dr prescribed T- Fompy, but the pharmacy gave me Folovit 5mg instead, i
I. Am noticed it only now..which I have been taking for the past 4 months (including 2 months before my pregnancy).
Now that I am in my 10th week, I am worried if 5mg is too high a dose for me. Could this high dosage cause any harm to the baby? Should I continue with Folovit 5mg or switch back to lowerdose? How much dose actualy needed.???
Answers (9)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Not at all . You can take it
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced gynaecologist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+180
U can continue folic acid with same tablets. Nothing to worry.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Folvite contains folic acid ....vit b9.....all vitamin b are water soluble and rapidly excreted in urine....so there is no risk of overdose...so be assured on that front.
Secondly you can either take folvite or fompy.....both are good...fompy is a combination of 3 vitamin b..
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Pls connect for online consultation and advice
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can take alternate days
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
it wont affect
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
Connect
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You can continue with same dose
Nothing to worry
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Folic acid supplement 5 mg is required during first trimester of pregnancy.
Its safe to use it
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.