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Query reg follic acid intake
I m a hypothyroid and I am planning for a baby. I have brought my thyroid hormones under control through medication. Taking 50mcg eltroxin.
Can I start taking folic acid. How much dosage is required to be taken before pregnancy. Pls assist
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Dr. Mina Bulchandani
Gynecologist
23 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes please start 5mg folic acid daily
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Dr. Sonal Katarmal
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
11 yrs exp
Pune
Folic acid 5mg daily atleast 90days prior to conception is adviced to prevent Down's syndrome and other neural tube defects in the fetus.
Folic acid is vitamin supplements. So u can continue till u concieved and after that also.
Good luck.
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Dr. Jay Desai
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7 yrs exp
Pathanamthitta
U should take it dear!
No relationship with eltroxin
Start 5 mg folic acid tablet 1 daily
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